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Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu

1988·Movie
1h 27min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
IMDb6.6

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Crime, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

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.
Gritty Crime DramaBiographical UnderworldSocial InjusticeAction-Packed ThrillerTransformation NarrativeFilipino CinemaPoverty & DesperationGang LeadershipDark & Intense

Crew

Directed by:
Pepe Marcos
Written by:
Jose N. Carreon
Composed by:
Nonoy Tan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu?

1 h 27 min

Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Alega Gang: Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu in?

FilipinoEnglish

It was made in Filipino, with some English.