Sword of the Avenger (1948)
Economically filmed in Mexico, Sword of the Avenger is essentially a Latin-flavored version of The Count of Monte Cristo. During a 19th-century Philippine insurrection, Spanish sailor Roberto Balagtas (Ramon Del Gado) is falsely accused of fomenting the revolt. After a lengthy internment Roberto escapes from prison, obtaining a treasure map along the way. With his new-found wealth, Roberto returns to Manila under an assumed name, determined to destroy his enemies. Sigrid Gurie plays Maria Louisa, Roberto's sweetheart-turned-rebel leader. Throughout the film, analogies are drawn between the despotic rulers of the Philippines and the recently defeated Nazis, bringing a contemporary touch to the proceedings. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sigrid Gurie, Ralph Morgan, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sidney Salkow
Synopsis of Sword of the Avenger
Economically filmed in Mexico, Sword of the Avenger is essentially a Latin-flavored version of The Count of Monte Cristo. During a 19th-century Philippine insurrection, Spanish sailor Roberto Balagtas (Ramon Del Gado) is falsely accused of fomenting the revolt. After a lengthy internment Roberto escapes from prison, obtaining a treasure map along the way. With his new-found wealth, Roberto returns to Manila under an assumed name, determined to destroy his enemies. Sigrid Gurie plays Maria Louisa, Roberto's sweetheart-turned-rebel leader. Throughout the film, analogies are drawn between the despotic rulers of the Philippines and the recently defeated Nazis, bringing a contemporary touch to the proceedings. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Sword of the Avenger
- Sigrid Gurie - Maria Louisa
- Duncan Renaldo - Fernando
- David Leonard - Ignacio
- Trevor Bardette - Miguel
- Cy Kendall - Count Velasquez
- Ralph Morgan - Don Adolfo
- Leonard Strong - Ming Tang
- Tim Huntley - Rodrigo
- Belle Mitchell - Aunt
- Lee Baker - Duke of Herrara
- Director(s):
- Sidney Salkow
- Writer(s):
- Julius Evans
- Producer(s):
- Sidney Salkow
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