Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas
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How it feels
A police sergeant in Quezon City turns to crime to help poor residents of slum areas. He carries out Robin Hood style acts against fellow law enforcement. The film is based on true events.
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What happens
Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (lit. Thorn in the Law) is a 1992 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the title role. Based on true events, 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. 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." (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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