194 Films & TV Shows Set In Philippines
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The Dawn of Freedom
π΅π PhilippinesThis film was made by the Japanese occupation authorities in the Philippines as a propaganda film to show the Philippine people the "benefits" of the Japanese invasion and takeover of their country.
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Air Force
Florida Hawaii π΅π Philippines The 1940sGIANTS OF THE SKY...blazing a trail to victory! β The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.
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Bataan
π΅π Philippines The 1940sTHE STORY OF A PATROL OF 13 HEROES β During Japan's invasion of the Philippines in 1942, Capt. Henry Lassiter, Sgt. Bill Dane and a diverse group of American soldiers are ordered to destroy and hold a strategic bridge in order to delay the Japanese forces and allow Gen. MacArthur time to secure Bataan. When the Japanese soldiers begin to rebuild the bridge and advance, the group struggles with not only hunger, sickness and gunfire, but also the knowledge that there is likely no relief on the way.
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Cry 'Havoc'
π΅π PhilippinesGirls Who Live Dangerously! β The Army nurses on Bataan need help badly, but when it arrives, it sure isn't what they expected. A motley crew, including a Southern belle, a waitress, and a stripper, show up. Many conflicts arise among these women who are thrown together in what is a desperate and ultimately hopeless situation.
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Corregidor
π΅π Philippines28 days of epic heroism - that shook the world! β A doctor and his staff in a hospital on the Philippine island of Corregidor shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor try to treat the sick, injured and wounded as American and Filipino troops desperately try to beat back a ferocious Japanese attack.
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Salute to the Marines
π΅π PhilippinesRough! Romantic! Rarin' to go! β It is a comic book propaganda film which has Beery as a retired USMC NCO who, when the Japanese invade the Philippines, leads a heroic defense, first by strangling a Nazi agent, and then dying in his dress blues uniform while blowing up a bridge.
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So Proudly We Hail
π΅π Philippines The 1940sThe First Great Love Story of Our Women at the Fighting Front! β A group of U.S. Army nurses leaves San Francisco for their tour of duty in Hawaii in December 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor changes their destination and their lives. Sent to Bataan, Philippines, the nurses are led by Lt. Janet Davidson. She is faced with untested nurses who expected an easy time in Honolulu, but who quickly become battle-weary veterans dealing with daily bombardments by the Japanese, overwhelmed by the numbers of wounded, and dwindling supplies. Some of "Davey's" unit also have to deal with romantic entanglements with men they met onboard ship. When Bataan falls, the American forces flee to the offshore island of Corregidor, where they find the Japanese assault just as intense.
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Somewhere I'll Find You
π΅π PhilippinesTogether again -- They're dynamite! β Brothers feud over a girl they both fall for while covering World War II.
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Manila Calling
π΅π PhilippinesTHE FIGHTING EPIC OF AMERICA'S FIRST GUERILLA FIGHTERS β During WWII, a group of brave Americans spy on the Japanese after their invasion of the Philippines and became the first U.S. Guerrilla fighters.
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Texas to Bataan
π΅π Philippines The 1940sBlasting their way to fame and glory on dangerous bataan!!! β In the 17th of the 24 films in Monogram's "Range Buster" series, Texas ranch owner Conroy returns from Washington with an order for horses to be shipped to the Philippines. The Range Busters, Dusty, Davy and Alibi, are selected to take the horses there but, before leaving, they capture three spies who are trying to steal the horses and also learn that the ranch cook, Cookie, is a Japanese spy, but he manages to escape. In the Philippines, they go to a cafΓ© for dinner and see Cookie and Miller, a German spy. Eavesdropping, they learn that Ken Richards, a neighboring Texas rancher, is the Axis contact back in the states. They capture Cookie and break up the spy ring in the Phillipines, and then return to Texas intent on settling matters with Richards. They do so and are honored by the U.S. Government just as the radio blares forth the December 7, 1941 announcement of the Pearl Harbor bombing. They head for the nearest enlistment station.
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Remember Pearl Harbor
π΅π Philippines Hawaii The 1940sAmerica's Stiring War Cry!...Ringing Across The Oceans...Striking Fear Into The Heart Of A Sneaking Foe Who Dared To Stab Uncle Sam In The Back! β A man tries to redeem himself after ducking out on his comrades before the fatal attack.
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The Real Glory
π΅π Philippines The 1900sAlways outnumbered. Never outfought. β In the wake of the Spanish-American war, military doctor Bill Canavan (Cooper) arrives at a war-torn Filipino outpost. Infested with cholera and under attack from a vicious local Moro chieftain, the troops are terrified and their commanding officer has all but given up hope. Outnumbered and out of supplies, Canavan decides to trade his scalpel for a rifle and rally the few remaining troops into one last stand before the outpost and everyone inside becomes just another footnote in history.
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Come On, Leathernecks!
π΅π PhilippinesThe father of a star football player at Annapolis wants his son to follow the family pattern and join the Marines.
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Come On, Marines!
π΅π Philippines"Lucky" Davis, a ladies-man and a devil-may-care U. S. Marine Sergeant, is leading a Marine-squadron on an expedition through a Phillipine jungle where an outlaw bandit is leading a guerilla-war rebellion. Their assignment is to rescue a group of children from an island mission that has been cut off from all communication. It comes as a bit of a surprise when Davis discovers that the "children" are a group of 18-25 year-old girls blissfully bathing in a pool while awaiting rescue.
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Out of Singapore
π΅π Philippines πΈπ¬ SingaporeWhile a ship's captain is being slowly poisoned, a gang of thugs try to take over the ship.
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What Price Glory
π΅π Philippines The 1910sU.S. Marine sergeants Quirt and Flagg are inveterate romantic rivals on peacetime assignments in China and the Philippines. In 1917, W.W. I brings them to France, where Flagg, now a captain, takes up with flirtatious Charmaine, inn-keeper's daughter. Of course, Quirt has to arrive and spoil his fun. But the harsh realities of war and the threat of a shotgun marriage give the two men a common cause...
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Across the Pacific
π΅π Philippines The 1890sFollowing the Spanish-American War, a soldier is given the assignment of finding the leader of a band of rebels in the Philippines. In order to do this, he must romance Roma, a cabaret spy working for the rebels. This does not please the daughter of his commanding officer, whom he is romancing.
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Under the Yoke
π΅π PhilippinesThe battle for love of a woman with no regrets β As described in a film magazine, when Maria Valverda (Bara) refuses the attentions of Diablo Ramirez (Nye), he starts an insurrection among the native Filipinos. Maria's father Don Ramon is killed and Maria is held hostage. She gets word to Capt. Paul Winter (Roscoe) of the American troops in Manila and he comes to her assistance, but his troops are outnumbered and they are made prisoners by the revolting revolutionists. Maria and Paul attempt to escape, but they are caught and brought back. At the Manila headquarters, trouble is suspected and reinforcements are sent. Before long, the revolt is subdued and peace reigns over Maria's home, and happiness over the betrothal of Maria and Paul.
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Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko Ng Mga Lawin
π΅π PhilippinesDirector: Jose βKakaβ Balagtas (as Jose Balagtas) Writers: Erwin T. Lanado (story), Erwin T. Lanado (screenplay) Stars: Eddie Garcia, Eddie Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Ilonah Jean