The Sea Gypsies (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, The Sea Gypsies is a drama and romance film directed by Lamberto V. Avellana, running about 105 minutes. “A pagan boy and a beautiful Moslem girl fulfill their fiery and primitive love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.
Who’s in it. The Sea Gypsies stars Rosa Rosal as Bala Amai, Tony Santos as Hassan, Leroy Salvador as Asid and Joseph de Cordova as Datu Tahil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sea Gypsies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea Gypsies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Gypsies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Gypsies (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sea Gypsies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sea Gypsies worth watching?
- The Sea Gypsies holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sea Gypsies?
- The Sea Gypsies stars Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Joseph de Cordova and Vic Silayan.
- When was The Sea Gypsies released?
- The Sea Gypsies was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.