Target: Sparrow Unit

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]

Target: Sparrow Unit
Directed byBen "M7" Yalung
Produced byRomy "M3" Yalung
Written byTony A. Calvento
Starring
Music byJun Latonio
CinematographyErnesto "Boy" Dominguez
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Production
company
Cine Suerte
Distributed by
  • Cine Suerte (Philippines)
  • Davian International (international)
Release date
August 14, 1987
Running time
95 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Tagalog
Box office₱4 million

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

  • Rey Tomenes
  • Bebot David
  • Lito Francisco
  • Boy Mediavillo
  • Dante Abadeza
  • Boy Sta. Maria
  • Joe Estrada

See also

References

  1. Reyes, Emmanuel (1989). Notes on Philippine Cinema. De La Salle University Press. p. 53. ISBN 9789711180744. Retrieved June 2, 2020 via Google Books.
  2. Doyo, Ma. Ceres (1993). Journalist in Her Country: 1980-1992. Anvil Publishing. p. 152. ISBN 9789712703201. Retrieved June 2, 2020 via Google Books.
  3. "Official Gazette: Vol. 91, Issues 40-44". National Printing Office. 1995. p. 6702. Retrieved June 2, 2020 via Google Books.


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