Target: Sparrow Unit
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| Target: Sparrow Unit | |
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| Directed by | Ben "M7" Yalung |
| Written by | Tony A. Calvento |
| Produced by | Romy "M3" Yalung |
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| Cinematography | Ernesto "Boy" Dominguez |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | Jun Latonio |
Production company | Cine Suerte |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino Tagalog |
| Box office | ₱4 million |
Target: Sparrow Unit (internationally released as Sparrow Unit: The Termination Squad) is a 1987 Filipino action film directed by Ben "M7" Yalung. It stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Ronnie Ricketts, Debbie Miller, Sonny Parsons, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez and E.R. Ejercito.[1][2][3]
Ricketts won the PMPC Star Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Plot
[edit | edit source]Young idealists form the liquidation squad of the left known as the Sparrow Unit, 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
[edit | edit source]- Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
- Ronnie Ricketts
- Debbie Miller
- Sonny Parsons
- E.R. Ejercito
- Allan Bautista
- Dick Israel
- King Gutierrez
- Bomber Moran
- Vic Diaz
- Mario Escudero
- Romeo Rivera
- Robert Talabis
- Ernie Forte
- Fred Moro
- Jimmy Reyes
- Ernie David
- Johnny Vicar
- Jose Romulo
- Ernie Zarate
- Ver Pineda
- Connie Angeles
- Lucita Soriano
- Rey Tomenes
- Bebot David
- Lito Francisco
- Boy Mediavillo
- Dante Abadeza
- Boy Sta. Maria
- Joe Estrada
Accolades
[edit | edit source]| Group | Category | Name | Result |
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| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actor | Ronnie Ricketts[4] | Won |
See also
[edit | edit source]Other film depictions of the Sparrow Unit starring Ronnie Ricketts:
- Target: Maganto (1988)
- Ambush (1988)
- Alex Boncayao Brigade (1989)
References
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External links
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