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1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines (2016): Cast & Box Office

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1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines is a 2016 historical drama directed by Salvador Calvo, starring Frank Spano as Tagalog Emissary, Eduard Fernández and Luis Tosar. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide.

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1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Salvador Calvo
Genres
Drama , History , War
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines About?

The premise of 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1898, a small group of Spanish soldiers are sent to the remote village of Baler in the Philippines to repair a military outpost. With the war against Filipino revolutionaries and the looming arrival of American forces, Spain's empire is crumbling. Cut off from reinforcements and surrounded by enemy forces, the garrison finds itself enduring a prolonged and harsh siege. These men, determined to uphold their duty, will become the last Spanish soldiers to surrender.

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • year 1898
  • year 1899
  • siege of baler
  • siege
  • philippine revolution
  • philippine american war
  • revolutionary government of the philippines
  • first philippine republic
  • spanish empire
  • filipino spanish war
  • spanish colonization of philippines
  • flag bearer
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  • filipino revolutionary
  • spanish colonial
  • revolutionary
  • rebel
  • declaration of war
  • beriberi
  • defector
  • orange
  • peace offering
  • argument
  • retaliation
  • village burning
  • arson
  • lieutenant colonel
  • army lieutenant colonel
  • execution
  • chopping off someone's arm
  • white flag
  • surrender
  • lieutenant
  • army lieutenant
  • male lieutenant
  • sergeant
  • doctor
  • army captain
  • commander
  • horse
  • filipino soldier
  • trench
  • hand shake
  • spanish flag
  • cross
  • katipunero
  • katipunan flag
  • last stand
  • opening action scene
  • battle
  • machete fight
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Cast & crew

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines Cast & Characters

Frank Spano leads the cast as Tagalog Emissary, with Eduard Fernández as Cpt. Enrique de las Morenas and Luis Tosar as Lt. Martín Cerezo. Directed by Salvador Calvo; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines

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From the director

More from Salvador Calvo

More films directed by Salvador Calvo: Valley of Shadows, El trasplante and Adú.

Full filmography
Plot

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines Plot Summary

What happens in 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In October 1897, amid the Philippine Revolution, Tagalog rebels allied with the Katipunan launch a bold assault on a Spanish garrison in Baler, Aurora, resulting in the death of 37 of the 50 soldiers stationed there. The siege that follows sets the stage for a prolonged test of endurance, courage, and shifting loyalties.

Full summary

The whole story of 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines, scene by scene

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Box office

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines Box Office

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines grossed $2 million worldwide. $2,848 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$2M

US & Canada
$2.8K
International
$2M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines Trailers & Videos

The trailer of 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines.

1898, Los Ultimos De Filipinas (The Last of the Philippines)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which Spanish officer ultimately commands the garrison after Morenas falls ill?

Details

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “1898: Poslednji Filipinci” and “1898: Våre siste menn på Filippinene”.

Also known as
  • 1898: Poslednji Filipinci
  • 1898: Våre siste menn på Filippinene
  • 1898. 로스 울티모스 데 필리피나스
  • Ostatni Hiszpanie na Filipinach
  • 1898. Последњи „Филипинци“
  • 1898. Our last Men in the Philippines
  • 1898. Ostatni Hiszpanie na Filipinach
  • 1898 - Os Ultimos das Filipinas
  • 1898,菲律宾的最后岁月
  • 1898 Les derniers des Philippines
  • 1898. Los últimos de Filipinas
  • 1898: Ξεχασμένοι στις Φιλιππίνες
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  • 1898. Последние на Филиппинах
  • 1898: 필리핀의 마지막 병사들
  • 1898: הספרדים האחרונים בפיליפינים
  • 1898: Los últimos de Filipinas
  • 1898: Ultimii noștri soldați din Filipine
  • 1898:最後的菲律賓人
  • 最后的菲律宾人
  • 1898: スペイン領フィリピン最後の日
  • เดอะ ลาสต์ ออฟ เดอะ ฟิลิปปินส์
  • 1898 – de sidste på Filippinerne
  • 1898: Våra sista män på Filippinerna
  • 1898: Viimeiset miehemme Filippiineillä
  • 1898. Els últims de les Filipines

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FAQ

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines?

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines released?

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines was released on November 24, 2016.

Who directed 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines?

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines was directed by Salvador Calvo.

More films by Salvador Calvo

Who is in the cast of 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines?

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines stars Frank Spano as Tagalog Emissary, Eduard Fernández as Cpt. Enrique de las Morenas and Luis Tosar as Lt. Martín Cerezo, among 17 credited actors.

How much did 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines make at the box office?

1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines grossed $2 million worldwide ($2,848 domestic, $2 million international).

Does 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines have a post-credit scene?

No. 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines in?

The original language of 1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines is Spanish.

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