Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas (lit. Thorn in the Law) is a 1992 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the title role. Based on true events, the film is about a sergeant based in Quezon City who begins engaging in Robin Hood-like criminal activities against law enforcement in order to help the slum area dwellers.
Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard severely criticized the film for its overall crudeness, stating that it ""doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting."
Cast Sonny Parsons as Sgt. Ernesto Baliola Efren Reyes as Atty. Petaga Aurora Sevilla as Soling Dindo Arroyo as Chief Goon Shirley Tesoro as Rowena Eric Francisco as Eric Oliver Osorio as Peping Gilda Aragon as Susan Fred Moro as Domeng Joey Padilla as P./Major Fernando "Chinkee" Tan as Lucio Melissa Sosa as Letty Martin Parsons as Jojo Ricardo Osorio as Col. Cruz Ros Olgado as Atty. Torrente Leo Padilla as Erning's Goon Boy Padilla as Erning's Goon Gilbert Caprecho as Erning's Goon Bebeng Amora as Erning's Goon Art Veloso as Policeman
Release Critical response Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review for its crudeness, writing that it "doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting (if this is what Parsons and company wrongly consider their profession)." Dormiendo added that he was "particularly appalled at the sight of Parsons making a mockery of himself, women, and the character he is portraying.
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