| Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) | |
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| Directed by | Adolfo B. Alix Jr. |
| Based on | Life of Ronald dela Rosa |
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| Distributed by | Regal Entertainment |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) is a 2019 Filipino biographical action film directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., starring Robin Padilla as the titular police official.
In early December 2018, Ronald dela Rosa expressed his desire for Robin Padilla and Sharon Cuneta to respectively play him and his wife Nancy if ever a film is made about him. [1] He also has expressed his preference to have the film focus on his biography rather than his romance with his wife in particular. [2] Bato was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. [3]
None of the film's marketing material credit the film's crew members other than the director and two lead actors. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Bato premiered at the SM Megamall in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong on January 30, 2019, with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in attendance. [7]
Bato has caused controversy for being released at the time dela Rosa was a candidate for the 2019 Philippine Senate election. The Commission on Elections has warned that dela Rosa could be disqualified if the film is still being aired in Philippine cinemas on February 12, 2019 or the official start of the campaign period for national candidates. [7] [8] [9]
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