El Indio (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1953, El Indio is an adventure and action film directed by Eddie Romero, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Francisco V. Coching's adventure comics novel, the film tells the story of Fernando (Cesar Ramirez), a handsome and dashing Spanish mestizo who goes back to the Philippines to exact revenge on his father whom he believed abandoned him and his mother Blanquita. There, he discovers the cruel and oppressive colonial government and joins the rebels in the fight against the oppressors as El Indio.
Who’s in it. El Indio stars Cesar Ramirez as El Indio, Tita Muñoz as Blanquita, Nena Cardenas and Van De Leon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, El Indio 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 El Indio page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Indio tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Indio (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Indio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Indio worth watching?
- El Indio holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Indio?
- El Indio stars Cesar Ramirez, Tita Muñoz, Nena Cardenas, Van De Leon and Boy Alano.
- When was El Indio released?
- El Indio was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.