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Samar (1962)
Director: George Montgomery
Cast: George Montgomery, Gilbert Roland, Ziva Rodann, Joan O'Brien
Runtime89 min
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In 1870, in the Spanish Philippines, the commandant of an island penal colony, aided by an American doctor and local villagers, decides to relocate his coastal camp to a fertile valley inland but the arduous trek is fraught with dangers.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Samar, the 1962 adventure drama directed by George Montgomery, received a mixed critical reception. While some praised its thrilling action sequences and exploration of colonial themes, others found the pacing uneven. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and current ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicate a generally positive, if not overwhelming, audience response.
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Directed by George Montgomery, the 1962 adventure drama Samar offers a compelling tale of a penal colony commandant and his team's treacherous trek to relocate their camp inland, filled with unexpected challenges and dangers that showcase the director's eye for thrilling action and the strong performances from leads like Gilbert Roland.
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Samar is a 1962 film. It was written and directed by and stars George Montgomery. It also starred Gilbert Roland.
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