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There are men who want medals and men who want to come back. - 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines
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Title: 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines

Release Date: 2 Dec 2016

Runtime: 2h 10m

Genre: War, Drama, History

Director: CIPI Cinematografica S.A., 13 TV, TVE

Production Companies: CIPI Cinematografica S.A., 13 TV, TVE

Overview: The Philippines, 1898. Fifty Spanish soldiers arrive in the small village of Baler to rebuild an outpost. Although the war against the Filipinos and their American allies is almost lost, as is the Spanish Empire, the garrison will endure a cruel siege for eleven months. They will be the last to surrender.

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Average Vote: 6.5 (165 votes)

Cast

  • Lt. Martín Cerezo: Luis Tosar
  • Sgt. Jimeno: Javier Gutiérrez
  • Carlos: Álvaro Cervantes
  • Fray Carmelo: Karra Elejalde
  • Doctor Vigil: Carlos Hipólito
  • José: Ricardo Gómez
  • Juan: Patrick Criado
  • Cpt. Enrique de las Morenas: Eduard Fernández
  • Carvajal: Miguel Herrán
  • Moisés: Emilio Palacios
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