In commemoration of the ninety-fifth anniversary of the birth of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, I'll be sharing some screen captures from the 1965 biographical film
Iginuhit ng Tadhana (translated as 'Destined by Fate'). The film stars Luis Gonzales in the title role and Gloria Romero as Imelda Romualdez-Marcos.
Mia Rosa is featured in this film as Do
ña Josefa, Ferdinand's mother. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is cast as himself, while Vilma Santos and Chona portray Imee Marcos and Irene Marcos, respectively.
Iginuhit ng Tadhana is a Sampaguita Pictures presentation of a 777 Films production. Three directors collaborated in making this film: Conrado Conde, Jose De Villa, and Mar S. Torres.
Released right before the campaign period for the 1965 elections, the movie is said to have helped Marcos in winning the presidency.
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| Ferdinand as the diligent law student |
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| Defending himself in the Nalundasan case |
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| Marcos the World War II hero |
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| Congressman Marcos courting Imelda Romualdez |
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| Senator Marcos as a family man |
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| Vilma Santos as young Imee Marcos |
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| Marcos on the presidential campaign trail |
(NOTE: All screen captures courtesy of 777 Film Productions and Sampaguita Pictures.)
Interesting film. I wonder if my aunt has seen this. For sure she will like it, because it has Vilma Santos and is about Marcos :D
ReplyDeleteThis was a propaganda film for his presidential election campaign. I remember watching this with my mom when I was in grade 1. Very effective as I got to see no other president for the next 20 years except Apo Lakay.
ReplyDeleteI hope they would release this movie in a big theater again. I would definitely go to watch this
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