Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas

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Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas
Directed byRicardo "Bebong" Osorio
Screenplay byAmado Laquesta
Story byJohnny Ramirez
Produced by
  • Wally Chua
  • Victor Villegas
Starring Sonny Parsons
CinematographyVal Dauz
Edited byRenato de Leon
Music byDemet Velasquez
Production
company
Moviestars Production
Distributed byMoviestars Production
Release date
  • June 17, 1992 (1992-06-17)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language Filipino

Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas 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]

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Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard severely criticized the film for its overall crudeness, stating that it ""doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting." [4]

Cast

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]

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