Dumagit (1954)
A story of the boy Dumagit who grows up in the jungle with his guardian and animal friends. Dr. Joaquin Olivar and his pregnant wife Marina hide in a remote island after Olivar was accused of a crime and Marina feared being ostracized. Marina dies after giving birth to a baby boy, David. Olivar takes care of the baby on his own and gives him the nickname Dumagit. Later, Olivar is killed by a group of men who came into the island to hunt animals. Twenty years later, Federico Olivar, brother of Joaquin Olivar, comes to the island to look for his brother. This film is the Philippine version of Tarzan.
Director: Armando Garces
Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 11, 1954
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Tirso Cruz
Production: Sampaguita Pictures
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Armando Garces
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dumagit about?
- A story of the boy Dumagit who grows up in the jungle with his guardian and animal friends. Dr. Joaquin Olivar and his pregnant wife Marina hide in a remote island after Olivar was accused of a crime and Marina feared being ostracized. Marina dies after giving birth to a baby boy, David. Olivar takes care of the baby on his own and gives him the nickname Dumagit. Later, Olivar is killed by a group of men who came into the island to hunt animals. Twenty years later, Federico Olivar, brother of Joaquin Olivar, comes to the island to look for his brother. This film is the Philippine version of Tarzan.
- Who directed Dumagit?
- Dumagit was directed by Armando Garces.
- Who stars in Dumagit?
- Dumagit stars Cesar Ramirez, Myrna Delgado, Lolita Rodriguez, Van De Leon, Aruray, Jose De Villa.
- How long is Dumagit?
- Dumagit has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Dumagit?
- Dumagit is a Action, Adventure, Romance film.
- Where was Dumagit produced?
- Dumagit was produced in Philippines.