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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
StarringSonny 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
LanguageFilipino

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]

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

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  • 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

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Critical response

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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

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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.
  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.
  4. ^ a b Dormiendo, Justino (June 26, 1992). "Distorted images from reality". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 28. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
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