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Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao (1987)

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How it feels

A guerrilla commander fights in Mindanao with the help of a magical amulet. The movie is a 1980s Filipino action film starring Ramon Revilla as the fearless leader.

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What happens

Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao (marketed as Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick) is a 1987 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Ramon Revilla as the titular commander. It also stars Dang Cecilio, Rey Abellana, Tanya Gomez, Paquito Diaz, Raoul Aragonn, Charlie Davao, Esther Chavez, Romy Diaz, and Ruel Vernal. The film employs Revilla's usual formula of having his character own a protective amulet in battle. Produced by Vista Films as its inaugural film, it was released on July 15, 1987. Critic Mike Feria of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review, criticizing its screenplay and Revilla's exaggerated acting. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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