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Sa Kuko ng Agila (1989)

1989-07-05 · EN
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Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the city after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.

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Augusto BuenaventuraDirector

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Joseph EstradaJoseph EstradaTonyoAnna Dominique "Nikki" CosetengAnna Dominique "Nikki" CosetengCristyMaria Isabel LopezMaria Isabel LopezShirleyPaquito DiazPaquito DiazMartinTommy AbuelTommy AbuelLucioJinggoy EstradaJinggoy EstradaCaloyLaurice GuillenLaurice GuillenLumengSubas HerreroSubas HerreroJose MorelosRuben RustiaRuben RustiaDon FernandoDexter DoriaDexter DoriaLolitBomber MoranBomber MoranAsyongMelissa De LeonMelissa De LeonDel

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Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the city after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.