Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas

Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas
Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas
Directed by	Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio
Screenplay by	Amado Laquesta
Story by	Johnny Ramirez
Produced by	Wally Chua; Victor Villegas;
Starring	Sonny Parsons
Cinematography	Val Dauz
Edited by	Renato de Leon
Music by	Demet Velasquez
Production; company	Moviestars Production
Distributed by	Moviestars Production
Release date	June 17, 1992;
Running time	93 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Last updated April 05, 2025

Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (lit. Thorn in the Law) is a 1992 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the title role. Based on true events,^[1] the film is about a sergeant based in Quezon City who begins engaging in Robin Hood-like criminal activities against law enforcement in order to help the slum area dwellers.^[2]^[3]

Cast

Sonny Parsons as Sgt. Ernesto Baliola
Efren Reyes as Atty. Petaga
Aurora Sevilla as Soling
Dindo Arroyo as Chief Goon
Shirley Tesoro as Rowena
Eric Francisco as Eric
Oliver Osorio as Peping
Gilda Aragon as Susan
Fred Moro as Domeng
Joey Padilla as P./Major
Fernando "Chinkee" Tan as Lucio
Melissa Sosa as Letty
Martin Parsons as Jojo
Ricardo Osorio as Col. Cruz
Ros Olgado as Atty. Torrente
Leo Padilla as Erning's Goon
Boy Padilla as Erning's Goon
Gilbert Caprecho as Erning's Goon
Bebeng Amora as Erning's Goon
Art Veloso as Policeman

Release

Critical response

Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review for its crudeness, writing that it "doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting (if this is what Parsons and company wrongly consider their profession)." Dormiendo added that he was "particularly appalled at the sight of Parsons making a mockery of himself, women, and the character he is portraying.^[4]

References

↑ Torres, Radito (November 2, 1987). "Soldiers battle QC cops". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. p. 2. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
↑ Yeatter, Bryan L. (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 362. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5 . Retrieved May 2, 2021.
↑ "The Nineties No. 292: Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas". Video 48. July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
1 2 Dormiendo, Justino (June 26, 1992). "Distorted images from reality". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 28. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

External links

Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas at IMDb

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[1] Torres, Radito (November 2, 1987). "Soldiers battle QC cops". Manila Standard . Standard Publications, Inc. p. 2. Retrieved October 29, 2022.

[Yeatter-2] Yeatter, Bryan L. (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 362. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5 . Retrieved May 2, 2021.

[3] "The Nineties No. 292: Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas". Video 48. July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.

[MSDormiendo-4] 1 2 Dormiendo, Justino (June 26, 1992). "Distorted images from reality". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 28. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

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