Sa Kuko ng Agila (1989)
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.
- Date of release
- 1989-07-05
- Genres
- Action
- Director
- Augusto Buenaventura
Casting
- Joseph Estrada — Tonyo
- Anna Dominique "Nikki" Coseteng — Cristy
- Maria Isabel Lopez — Shirley
- Paquito Diaz — Martin
- Tommy Abuel — Lucio
- Jinggoy Estrada — Caloy
- Laurice Guillen — Lumeng
- Subas Herrero — Jose Morelos
- Ruben Rustia — Don Fernando
- Dexter Doria — Lolit
- Bomber Moran — Asyong
- Melissa De Leon — Del
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