Ambush

Ambush is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas and written by Jerry O. Tirazona. It stars Ronnie Ricketts, Dick Israel, Sonny Parsons, E.R. Ejercito, Leo Lazaro, Bobby Zshornack, and Beverly Vergel. The film depicts an armed struggle between the New People's Army's Sparrow Unit and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Produced by Regent Films, Ambush was released in theaters on July 13, 1988. It was given a mildly positive review by critic Lav Diaz, who praised its non-propagandistic depiction of ideological conflicts between communist revolutionaries and law enforcers, while criticizing its technical flaws and the inclusion of an implausible character. Plot summary Cast Ronnie Ricketts as Ka Mario Dick Israel as Ka Diego Sonny Parsons E.R. Ejercito Leo Lazaro Bobby Zshornack Beverly Vergel Raoul Aragonn Odette Khan Johnny Wilson Joonee Gamboa Johnny Vicar Gladys Reyes Vic Varrion Rey Sagum Danny Riel Rene Matias Grego Gavino Robert Talby Dave Moreno Jess Bernardo