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Movie poster: Sword of the Avenger (1948)
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Sword of the Avenger

1948 · 76 min Adventure Romance
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Roberto Balagtas is falsely arrested for treason and sent to prison where he is tortured. He escapes with other prisoners, but only Batagtas survives the escape, carrying with him a treasure map left by one of the others. He crosses paths with Ming Tang (Strong) and a group of Chinese smugglers, with whom he finds the treasure. The booty makes him extremely wealthy, and he changes his name to Don Diego Sebastian. He then goes back to the Philippines to seek his revenge.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1948
Country United States of America, Philippines
Genre Adventure, Romance
Director Sidney Salkow
Runtime 76 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (2 votes)

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Sword of the Avenger is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1948. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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