| Sandakot Na Bala | |
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| Directed by | Jose N. Carreon |
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| Story by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Starring | Rudy Fernandez |
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| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
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| Distributed by | Regal Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| 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.
Rudy Fernandez chose to star in Sandakot Na Bala before starring in Ang Bala at ang Rosaryo (lit. '"The Bullet and the Rosary"'), as he wished to prove something first.[2] Ang Bala at ang Rosaryo was supposed to be his first film for Regal Films, and Snooky Serna would have been his love interest,[2] though the project did not come to fruition.
Though Regal Films served as distributor of a few action films in the past, Sandakot Na Bala is the first action film to be produced by the studio, with the personal supervision of executive producer Lily Monteverde.[3]
Sandakot Na Bala was released on October 13, 1988.[4][5]
The film grossed ₱1.8 million on its opening day.[3]
Lav Diaz, writing for the Manila Standard, gave Sandakot Na Bala a positive review, commending the film's thematic focus on the adverse psychological effects of gun violence on an individual. He also gave praise to director Jose N. Carreon for handling action sequences well in his directorial debut.[1] Justino Dormiendo of the National Midweek also applauded Carreon's "impressive" initial directorial effort for being "an insightful look at the culture of violence and its debilitating effects on the young mind."[6]
| Group | Category | Name | Result |
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| FAMAS Awards | Best Picture - Action | Sandakot Na Bala | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Rudy Fernandez | Nominated | |
| Best Child Actor | Billy Joe Crawford | Nominated | |
| Catholic Mass Media Award | Best Actor | Rudy Fernandez[7] | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee and Jose N. Carreon[7] | Won |
Bilang inisyal na hain ni Jose Carreon sa pagdidirihe, masasabing tagumpay siya. Mukhang gamay niya ang aksyon.
GALAXY..............Sandakot na Bala
GALAXY...................Mac and Me
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