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.
- Released
- 1989-07-05
- Genres
- Action
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Augusto Buenaventura, Ricky Lee
Cast
- Joseph Estrada as Tonyo
- Anna Dominique "Nikki" Coseteng as Cristy
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Shirley
- Paquito Diaz as Martin
- Tommy Abuel as Lucio
- Jinggoy Estrada as Caloy
- Laurice Guillen as Lumeng
- Subas Herrero as Jose Morelos
- Ruben Rustia as Don Fernando
- Dexter Doria as Lolit
- Bomber Moran as Asyong
- Melissa De Leon as Del