Juan Tamad Goes to Congress (1959)

Juan Tamad is a humorous Filipino folkloric character whose seeming mission in life is to avoid work, such as waiting for ripe coconuts to fall from the tree, rather than climbing up to get them. In this film, which achieves a modern tone and temper, Juan finds himself elected to Congress where he is exposed to the corruption and venalities of politicians.

Director: Manuel Conde
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Manuel Conde

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juan Tamad Goes to Congress about?
Juan Tamad is a humorous Filipino folkloric character whose seeming mission in life is to avoid work, such as waiting for ripe coconuts to fall from the tree, rather than climbing up to get them. In this film, which achieves a modern tone and temper, Juan finds himself elected to Congress where he is exposed to the corruption and venalities of politicians.
Who directed Juan Tamad Goes to Congress?
Juan Tamad Goes to Congress was directed by Manuel Conde.
Who stars in Juan Tamad Goes to Congress?
Juan Tamad Goes to Congress stars Manuel Conde, Tessie Quintana, Adorable Liwanag.
How long is Juan Tamad Goes to Congress?
Juan Tamad Goes to Congress has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
Where was Juan Tamad Goes to Congress produced?
Juan Tamad Goes to Congress was produced in Philippines.