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Written in Our Destiny

Sep 7, 1965

2h 3m

★ 0.0

The life story of then-Sen. Ferdinand Edralin Marcos.

Overview

Chronicling the life of Ferdinand Marcos. the film highlights his colorful years growing up in a political family in northern Luzon made dramatic from allegations of murdering his father's political rival. His rise to political power crosses with his romance with the woman named Imelda Romualdez.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Sampaguita Pictures

777 Films

Written in Our Destiny Trailers

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Cast

Ferdinand Marcos

Luis Gonzales

Imelda Marcos

Gloria Romero

Dona Josefa Edralin Marcos

Rosa Mia

Imee Marcos

Vilma Santos

Irene Marcos

Chona

Tony Cayado

Ven Medina

Venchito Galvez

Jose Morelos

Marcela Garcia

Lourdes Yumul

Matimtiman Cruz

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