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Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu is a 1988 action crime film co-edited and directed by Pepe Marcos and written by Jose N. Carreon. It stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. in the lead role. Set in Cebu, it tells an account of the life of Ulysses "Boboy" Alega (Revilla), and his descent into crime. Originally released on June 23, 1988, it was re-released on April 2, 1994, with Padilla receiving equal billing with Revilla.
Critic Lav Diaz gave a positive review of the film, commending its clear characterization of the main character in comparison to other films involving outlaws.




Plot


In 1985, jeepney driver Ulysses "Boboy" Alega loses his vehicle just as he needed money to pay his rent and buy medications for his child. After he accidentally shoots and kills a person during a fight, Boboy is then imprisoned and tortured by the police. With his release from prison, Boboy eventually joins a group involved in arms smuggling, and after some time its members come to consider him as their leader.




Cast


Ramon "Bong" Revilla as Ulysses "Boboy" Alega
Princess Punzalan as Cheryl Alega
Ronel Victor as Alega Gang Member
Jon Hernandez as Alega Gang Member
Bing Davao as Alega Gang Member
King Gutierrez as Alega Gang Member
Robin Padilla as Alega Gang Member
E.R. Ejercito as Alega Gang Member
Edwin Reyes as Alega Gang Member
Bobby Zshornack as Alega Gang Member
Ramon Laxa as Alega Gang Member
Bobby Roxas as Alega Gang Member
Noel Trinidad as Alega Gang Member
Perla Bautista as Boboy's Mother
Joseph de Cordova as Boboy's Father
Beverly Vergel as Boboy's Wife
Alain Jason Bautista as Boboy's Brother
Mark Alvin Bautista as Boboy's Son
Ramon Olver Bautista as Boboy's Son
Paquito Diaz as Abling
Baldo Marro as Ramon
Zandro Zamora as Police Intelligence
Tony Tacorda as Police Chief
Bomber Moran as Logan
Danny Riel as Lozares Brothers
Rene Hawkins as Lozares Brothers
Joey Galvez as Radio Commentator




Release


Alega Gang was released in the Philippines on June 23, 1988. On April 2, 1994, the film was re-released by Moviestars Production, with Padilla receiving equal billing with Revilla.




= Box office

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The film was box office hit in the Philippines, especially in Cebu City, where according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, there was an alleged incident of people breaking a box office window while demanding tickets.




= Critical response

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Lav Diaz, writing for Manila Standard, gave a favorable review of Alega Gang, commending its clear illustration of the main character as a victim of society, unlike many other films featuring "police characters". Though he commented that Ulysses' final dying shout was "corny", he concluded that the film is a good addition to the list of intense Filipino action films.




References






External links


Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu at IMDb

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• Beverly Vergel
• Baldo Marro
• E. R. Ejercito
• Robin Padilla
• List of action films of the 1980s
• Princess Punzalan
• List of Philippine films of the 1980s
• Noel Trinidad
• List of 1980s films based on actual events