| Patrolman | |
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| Directed by | Cesar SB. Abella |
| Screenplay by | Humilde 'Meek' Roxas[1] |
| Story by | Cesar SB. Abella[1] |
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| Cinematography | Joe Tutanes[1] |
| Edited by | Tony Sy[1] |
| Music by | Rey Ramos[1] |
Production company | El Niño Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Patrolman is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Cesar SB. Abella and starring stuntman Baldo Marro as the titular patrolman. It also stars Melissa Mendez, Sunshine, Raoul Aragonn, Dick Israel, Zandro Zamora, Arwin Rogelio, and Odette Khan. Based on a true story, the film is about a dedicated and honest policeman who becomes a target of the New People's Army's Sparrow Unit.[2] The film was produced by El Niño Films and released on December 25, 1988, as part of the 14th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
Patrolman won three MMFF awards, for Best Picture, Best Actor (Marro), and Best Supporting Actor (Israel). Marro's win for Best Actor is considered an upset by many, as Christopher de Leon was more critically favored for his performance in Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?. Critic Lav Diaz gave a negative review for the film, criticizing its excessive moralizing and unclear reason as to why the enemies would target the titular character.
Sa kabila nga ng mga kahinaang nabanggit, nakapanduduro pa rin ng konsensiya ang pelikulang ito, Di man sinasadya'y sinasabi nitong panahon na ng pangangaral... at ginawa ito ni Odette Khan sa pagwawakas ng pelikula...