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Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang

Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang poster
Directed by
Willie Milan
Country
Philippines
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A Philippine action film from 1988. It follows Sergeant Ernesto Ybañez as he goes after a criminal group.

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What happens

Sgt. Ernesto 'Boy' Ybañez: Tirtir Gang, or simply Tirtir Gang, is a 1988 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Willy Milan. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the titular character. Produced by Double M Films International, the film was released on July 28, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz gave Tirtir Gang a negative review, criticizing its confusing characterizations and implausible action scenes which undercuts its assertion of being based on true events. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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