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Quezon (2025)
A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.
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A historical drama focusing on Manuel L. Quezon years after the Philippine Revolution during the American occupation. When his fight for independence from the United States is put to the test, Quezon finds himself playing the brutal game of politics to outmaneuver his rivals — including Leonard Wood, Sergio Osmeña, and Joven Hernando. In Quezon’s relentless quest for power, he ultimately faces off with Emilio Aguinaldo in the 1935 presidential elections, using charm and favoritism as both weapons and currency, in a campaign that ultimately changes the face of Philippine politics and history.
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Genre:Drama, History
Written By:Jerrold Tarog, Rody Vera
In Theaters:10/31/2025
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Runtime:138 minutes
Studio:TBA Studios, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Film Development Council of the Philippines
Cast
Jerrold Tarog
Director
Jericho Rosales
Manuel L. Quezon
Benjamin Alves
Young Manuel L. Quezon
Mon Confiado
Emilio Aguinaldo
Iain Glen
Governor-General Leonard Wood
Arron Villaflor
Young Joven Hernando
Cris Villanueva
Joven Hernando
Romnick Sarmenta
Sergio Osmeña
Karylle
Aurora Quezon
JC Santos
Manuel Roxas
Jake Macapagal
Manuel Nieto
Bodjie Pascua
Raymundo Melliza
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