''Jerry Marasigan, WPD'' is a 1992 Filipino

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directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Jestoni Alarcon as the titular policeman, alongside Gretchen Barretto, John Regala, Patrick dela Rosa, Tobi Alejar, Michael de Mesa, Leo Martinez, Jimmy Fabregas, and Joboy Gomez. Produced by Seiko Films, it was released on July 8, 1992. Critic Justino Dormiendo of the '' Manila Standard'' gave the film a negative review, criticizing its shallow antagonists and overall "boring" quality.

Cast

* Jestoni Alarcon as Jerry Marasigan * Gretchen Barretto * John Regala as Winston * Patrick dela Rosa * Tobi Alejar * Michael de Mesa * Leo Martinez * Jimmy Fabregas * Joboy Gomez * Dick Israel *Joonee Gamboa * Conrad Poe *Rusty Santos * Ramon d'Salva *Ernie David *Debraliz Valazote *Karen Salas * Cristina Crisol *Glenda Garcia

Release

''Jerry Marasigan'' was released in theaters on July 8, 1992.

Critical response

Justino Dormiendo of the '' Manila Standard'' gave the film a negative review, considering it to be "totally boring ..from beginning to end." He criticized the main group of antagonists, the Red Hand Gang, as "cardboard characters" that lack a satisfactory explanation in why they kill people, and stated that the performances of Alarcon, Barretto, and the actors for the said gang "fail to rise above the mundane." Dormiendo concluded that " r an action film, ''Jerry Marasigan WPD'' has been sapped of imagination."

References

External links

* 1992 films 1992 action films Filipino-language films Films about police officers Films set in Manila Philippine action films Seiko Films films Films directed by Augusto Salvador {{1990s-Philippines-film-stub