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Target Sparrow Unit (1987): Cast

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Target Sparrow Unit is a 1987 action film directed by Ben Yalung, starring Vic Diaz, Dick Israel and Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Target Sparrow Unit (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Ben Yalung
Genre
Action
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Target Sparrow Unit About?

The premise of Target Sparrow Unit without spoilers.

A group of young idealists forms the Sparrow Unit, a left‑wing liquidation squad that carries out summary executions of those they deem enemies of the people in a violent campaign, until government forces corner and ultimately defeat them. The name references sparrows, birds famed for adapting to any environment.

Target Sparrow Unit Themes & Keywords

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  • torture
  • mcdonald's restaurant
  • forest
  • gang
  • gang war
  • grenade
  • national anthem
  • sniper
  • television
  • suspect
  • revolver
  • helicopter
  • pickup truck
  • restaurant
  • war violence
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  • freeway
  • robbery
  • policeman
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  • shot in the head
  • shot to death
  • ex soldier
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Cast & crew

Target Sparrow Unit Cast & Characters

Vic Diaz leads the cast, with Dick Israel and Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. as Cris. Directed by Ben Yalung; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ben Yalung

More films directed by Ben Yalung: Battle Rats, Anak Ni Zuma and Target Sparrow Unit.

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Details

Target Sparrow Unit Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Liquidation Squad of the NPA” and “Omada olethrou”.

Also known as
  • The Liquidation Squad of the NPA
  • Omada olethrou
  • Unidad gorrión

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Target Sparrow Unit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Target Sparrow Unit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Target Sparrow Unit?

Target Sparrow Unit runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Target Sparrow Unit released?

Target Sparrow Unit was released on August 14, 1987.

Who directed Target Sparrow Unit?

Target Sparrow Unit was directed by Ben Yalung.

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Who is in the cast of Target Sparrow Unit?

Target Sparrow Unit stars Vic Diaz, Dick Israel and Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. as Cris, among 18 credited actors.

Does Target Sparrow Unit have a post-credit scene?

No. Target Sparrow Unit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Target Sparrow Unit in?

The original language of Target Sparrow Unit is Tagalog.

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