THE SIXTIES # 795: ALL STAR CAST, THREE PARTS, THREE DIRECTORS IN "TAGUMPAY NG MAHIRAP" (1965)

In 1965, in answer to Ferdinand Marcos’ Iginuhit ng Tadhana, then President Diosdado Macapagal released his own biopic, Tagumpay ng Mahirap to increase the latter’s chances in the Presidential race. 

Based on the book Macapagal The Incorruptible, the movie consists of three parts: The Boy, The Man and The President, each part directed by top-notch directors, Lamberto Avellana, Eddie Romero and Gerardo de Leon (all National Artists).

"Tagumpay ng Mahirap" (1965)

Cinema Masters, Inc.

Release Date November 1965/ State

Based on the book, "Macapagal, The Incorruptible"

Three Parts:

Part 1: "The Boy"

Screenplay Flavio Madrid

Music Mike Velarde

Photography Ricardo Remias

Direction Lamberto Avellana 

Cast Armando Lenon, Butch Jose, Rey Palacio, Ched Mercado

Part Two: "The Man"

Screenplay Cesar Amigo

Music Tito Arevalo

Photography Justo Paulino

Direction Eddie Romero

Cast Robert Arevalo, Barbara Perez, Leonor Vergara

Part Three: "The President"

Screenplay Pierre L. Salas

Music Tito Arevalo

Photography Mike Accion

Direction Gerardo de Leon

Cast Fred Montilla, Cynthia Ugalde, Greg Martin

(Image above, courtesy of Danny Dolor's "Remember When?")