Ambush (1988 film)

Ambush
Directed byFrancis 'Jun' Posadas
Screenplay byJerry O. Tirazona
Story byRaffy Quizon
Produced byBetty Catog (executive producer)
StarringRonnie Ricketts
CinematographyVer Dauz
Edited byNap Montebon
Music byRey Valera
Production
company
Regent Films[1]
Release date
  • July 13, 1988 (1988-07-13)[2][3]
Running time
123 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Ambush is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas and written by Jerry O. Tirazona. It stars Ronnie Ricketts, Dick Israel, Sonny Parsons, E.R. Ejercito, Leo Lazaro, Bobby Zshornack, and Beverly Vergel. The film depicts an armed struggle between the New People's Army's Sparrow Unit and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Produced by Regent Films, Ambush was released in theaters on July 13, 1988.

It was given a mildly positive review by critic Lav Diaz, who praised its non-propagandistic depiction of ideological conflicts between communist revolutionaries and law enforcers, while criticizing its technical flaws and the inclusion of an implausible character.

  1. ^ Miralles, Nitz (July 5, 1988). "Ronnie, Gabby deny rumors". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications Inc. July 13, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved September 4, 2020. NEW LORDS[...]Ambush
  3. ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications Inc. July 12, 1988. p. 11. Retrieved September 4, 2020. NEW LORDS.............Raider Platoon