Alex Boncayao Brigade (film) explained
| Alex Boncayao Brigade |
| Director: | Joey del Rosario |
| Producer: | Ricky Salonga |
| Music: | Vehnee Saturno |
| Cinematography: | Bhal Dauz |
| Editing: | Augusto Salvador |
| Studio: | Olympia Pictures |
| Distributor: | Olympia Pictures |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Alex Boncayao Brigade is a 1989 action film directed by Joey del Rosario. The film stars Ronnie Ricketts, Mia Prats, George Estregan Jr., Richard Bonnin and Marco Polo, alongside Dave Brodett, Val Iglesias, Nick Romano, Bomber Moran, and Dexter Doria. It is about the titular communist militant group (otherwise known as the Sparrow Unit) that functions as the urban guerrilla unit of the New People's Army. Produced by Olympia Pictures, the film was released on January 18, 1989.[1]
Critic Lav Diaz expressed that the film was "nothing extraordinary".
Cast
- Ronnie Ricketts as Romy
- Mia Prats as Dolores
- George Estregan Jr. as Rudy
- Marco Polo as Ricky
- Richard Bonnin as Leo
- Dave Brodett as Lt. Cordero
- Val Iglesias as Sgt. Padilla
- Nick Romano as Roberto
- Bomber Moran as Slim
- Dexter Doria as Fe
- Emil Estrada as Pfc. Salcedo
- Eddie del Mar Jr. as Pfc. Abad
- Lucita Soriano as Ka Rosa
- Dante Abadeza as Carding
- Mayleen Gonzales as Celina
- Jumbo Montelibano as a rebel
- Andy Oba as a rebel
- Danny Estrella as a rebel
- Philip Gamboa as Col. Ramos
- Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia as Maj. Francisco
- Zandro Zamora as Col. Espiritu
- Teri Robles as news caster
- Vic Varrion as Col. Medina
- Renato del Prado as a detective
- Rene Hawkins as Itoy
- Nello Nayo as Atty. Juan Sevilla
- Becky Misa as Mrs. Gonzales
- Cris Daluz as Cristino
- Nonoy de Guzman as driver of Col. Espiritu
- Eddie Tuazon as Patis
- Tony Bagyo as a detective
- Omay Rivera as a detective
Release
Alex Boncayao Brigade was released on January 18, 1989.[2] [3]
Critical response
Lav Diaz, writing for the Manila Standard, considered the film to be "nothing extraordinary", with a standard "Ka" (communist) story and ordinary, albeit numerous, action scenes. He criticized, however, the "corny" speech towards the end of the film.[4]
See also
Other depictions of the Alex Boncayao Brigade (Sparrow Unit) in film:
Notes and References
- Book: Tiongson, Nicanor. The Urian Anthology: 1989–1989. 496. 2010. University of the Philippines Press. May 25, 2022. Google Books.
- News: Movie Guide. November 27, 2020. Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc.. January 18, 1989. 16. ABC CINEMA-A...........Alex Buncayao [sic].
- News: Movie Guide. November 27, 2020. Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc.. January 17, 1989. 15. ABC CINEMA-A.......Walang Panginoon.
- News: Diaz. Lav. Lav Diaz . Sa daigdig ng mga Ka. November 27, 2020. Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc.. January 22, 1989. 16. Filipino. Walang ekstraordinaryo, karaniwan lang itong kuwentong Ka. [...] Malaking hakhakhak dito yaong korning pagtatalumpati ng pelikula sa huli.
