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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]
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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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Release date | August 14, 1987 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino Tagalog |
| Box office | ₱4 million |
Ricketts won the PMPC Star Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Plot
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
- 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
| Group | Category | Name | Result |
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| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actor | Ronnie Ricketts[4] | Won |
See also
Other film depictions of the Sparrow Unit starring Ronnie Ricketts:
- Target... Maganto (1988)
- Ambush (1988)
- Alex Boncayao Brigade (1989)
References
- Reyes, Emmanuel (1989). Notes on Philippine Cinema. De La Salle University Press. p. 53. ISBN 9789711180744. Retrieved June 2, 2020 – via Google Books.
- Doyo, Ma. Ceres (1993). Journalist in Her Country: 1980-1992. Anvil Publishing. p. 152. ISBN 9789712703201. Retrieved June 2, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "Official Gazette: Vol. 91, Issues 40-44". National Printing Office. 1995. p. 6702. Retrieved June 2, 2020 – via Google Books.
- "'Moises Platon' from Bong and M-7". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. June 30, 1989. p. 27. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
External links
- Target: Sparrow Unit at IMDb
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