Sparrow Unit: The Termination Squad
Sparrow Unit: The Termination Squad is a 1987 Philippine action film directed by Ben Yalung. It stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Ronnie Ricketts, Debbie Miller, Sonny Parsons, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez and George Estregan Jr..[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Ben Yalung |
| Produced by | Cine Suerte |
| Written by | Tony Calvento |
| Starring | Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. |
| Music by | Nonoy Tan |
| Cinematography | Rey de Leon |
| Edited by | Pepe Marcos |
Production company | Cine Suerte |
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Release date | August 14, 1987 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino Tagalog |
| Box office | P4 million |
Plot
Young idealists form the liquidation squad of the Left, summarily executing the perceived enemies of the people until they are cornered and eventually defeated by government. The Sparrow Unit derived their name from sparrows, birds that can adapt in any environment.
Cast
- Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
- Ronnie Ricketts
- Debbie Miller
- Sonny Parsons
- Jorge Estregan
- Allan Bautista
- Mark Alvin Bautista
- Dick Israel
- Bebot David
- King Gutierrez
- Vic Diaz
- Ernie David
- Joe Estrada
- Ernie Forte
- Bomber Moran
- Fred Moro
Box office
The action film was one of the entries of the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival of 1987, grossing approximately P4 million.
References
- Reyes, Emmanuel (1989). "Notes on Philippine Cinema". De La Salle University Press. p. 53. Retrieved June 2, 2020 – via Google Books.
- Doyo, Ma. Ceres (1993). "Journalist in Her Country: 1980-1992". Anvil Publishing. p. 152. Retrieved June 2, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "Official Gazette: Vol. 91, Issues 40-44". National Printing Office. 1995. p. 6702. Retrieved June 2, 2020 – via Google Books.
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