Dirge (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1975, Dirge is a drama, music and history film directed by Lino Brocka, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Diego and Gabriela Silang are landed Ilocos natives disaffected with the imposition of the indulto de comercio (a law giving right to Spanish officials to buy rice and tobacco at the price they prefer). The year is 1762 and the British invade Manila, the childless couple is among the landowners denying aid to the Spaniards in thwarting the British. When the Spaniards in retaliation jail Diego, his wife gathers their confederates and leads the uprising herself.
Who’s in it. Dirge stars Armida Siguion-Reyna as Gabriela Silang, Mario Montenegro as Diego Silang, Bey Vito and Ven Medina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dirge sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirge (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirge worth watching?
- Dirge holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dirge?
- Dirge stars Armida Siguion-Reyna, Mario Montenegro, Bey Vito, Ven Medina and Spanky Manikan.
- When was Dirge released?
- Dirge was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.