Sandakot Na Bala

Sandakot Na Bala
Directed byJose N. Carreon
Screenplay by
Story byCarlo J. Caparas
StarringRudy Fernandez
Cinematography
  • Ricardo Jacinto
  • Ver Reyes
  • Sergio Lobo
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Music byJaime Fabregas
Production
company
Distributed byRegal Films
Release date
  • October 13, 1988 (1988-10-13)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱1.8 million

Sandakot Na Bala (lit.'A Handful of Bullets') is a 1988 Philippine action drama film directed by Jose N. Carreon, who co-wrote the script with Ricky Lee, on his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Rudy Fernandez alongside Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Nadia Montenegro, Monica Herrera, RR Herrera, Billy Joe Crawford, and Melanie Marquez. Sandakot Na Bala is the first action film produced by Regal Films, and was released on October 13, 1988.

The film received a positive reception from critics such as Lav Diaz, who praised its focus on the adverse psychological effects of gun violence on individuals.

  1. ^ Diaz, Lav (October 19, 1988). "Pulitika ng bala". Manila Standard (in Filipino). Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 26. Retrieved July 20, 2020. Bilang inisyal na hain ni Jose Carreon sa pagdidirihe, masasabing tagumpay siya. Mukhang gamay niya ang aksyon.