SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter is a 1996 Filipino biographical action film edited directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. in the title role. The film is based on the life of Jaime Santiago, a former police officer became a presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court in Manila and currently director of the National Bureau of Investigation.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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| Directed by | Pepe Marcos |
| Screenplay by | Jojo Lapus |
| Story by | Jaime Santiago |
| Produced by | Jose Mari M. Bautista |
| Starring | Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. |
| Cinematography | Danny Bustos |
| Edited by | Pepe Marcos |
| Music by | Mon Del Rosario |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Cast
edit- Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. as SPO4 Jaime B. Santiago
- Tonton Gutierrez as Boy Palomar
- Ina Raymundo as Elsa Lopez
- Dindi Gallardo as Jaime's Wife
- Raymond Bagatsing as Boy's Henchman
- Junar Aristorenas as Boy's Henchman
- Stefano Mori as Jaime's Son
- Caridad Sanchez as Jaime's Mother
- Lito Legaspi as Col. Dibayan
- King Gutierrez as Jaime's Policeman
- Atoy Co as Jaime's Policeman
- Danny Riel as Jaime's Policeman
- Polly Cadsawan as Jaime's Policeman
- Ben Sagmit as Jaime's Policeman
Release
editThe film premiered on May 1, 1996, at the Odeon Theater in Sta. Cruz, Manila.[8] Jaime Santiago himself attended the premiere with actor Bong Revilla, but had to leave early when he heard of a hostage situation taking place in Tondo. After negotiations by the SWAT team on location proved unsuccessful, Santiago positioned himself in a nearby house and shot the hostage taker dead with an M16 rifle, saving the hostage who was a one-year-old girl.[8]
References
edit- ^ Red, Isah (April 28, 1996). "Determined to Make a Change in Cavite Politics, Bong Revilla Retraces His Steps and Keeps One Foot in Showbiz". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 28. Retrieved May 15, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ "SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter". Patok sa Takilya. July 26, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Meet pistol-packing Judge Jimmy". Reuters. April 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Santiago 'Sharpshooter' ng Korte". The Philippine Star. March 23, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Halili killer need not be a sniper, says expert". The Philippine Star. July 7, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ Sampúng Taóng Sine: Philippine Cinema (1990-1999). National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 1992. p. 61. ISBN 9789718140260. Retrieved September 3, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ Medina, Pol (1990). Pugad baboy: Vol. 7. Anvil Publishing. ISBN 9789712705533. Retrieved September 3, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Antolin, Arkhon (May 2, 1996). "'SPO4 Santiago' leaves movie premier for live action". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 7. Retrieved March 10, 2022.