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Roberto Balagtas is falsely arrested for treason and sent to prison where he is tortured. He escapes with other prisoners, but only Batagtas survives the escape, carrying with him a treasure map left by one of the others. He crosses paths with Ming Tang (Strong) and a group of Chinese smugglers, with whom he finds the treasure. The booty makes him extremely wealthy, and he changes his name to Don Diego Sebastian. He then goes back to the Philippines to seek his revenge.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ramon Del GadoRamon Del GadoRoberto Balagtas
  • Photo of Sigrid GurieSigrid GurieMaria Louisa
  • Photo of Ralph MorganRalph MorganDon Adolfo Rivera
  • Photo of Duncan RenaldoDuncan RenaldoFernando
  • Photo of Leonard StrongLeonard StrongMing Tang
  • Photo of Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteMiguel
  • Photo of Belle MitchellBelle MitchellAunt
  • Photo of Lee BakerLee BakerDuke of Herrara
  • Photo of Cy KendallCy KendallCount Velasquez

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