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Batas Ng Lansangan(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-02-27
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Time: 1h 42m
Overview:
Army Major RUBEN MEDRANO was once a part of an elite anti-kidnapping task force. An unfortunate incident during an operation got him suspended and sent back to Manila. There he tries to renew ties with his daughter MARISSA who has been living with his dead wives sister MARIEL. Marissa refuses to recognize her father because of all his shortcomings in the past. Nevertheless, Ruben decides to remain in the area. He soon discovers the presence of drug pushers and decides to do something about them. The drug lord who controls these pushers hires a hit-man named CARLOS to hunt down Ruben for meddling in his affairs. Soon the small community turns into a war-zone a Ruben tries to defend himself and those close to him from the attacks of these gangsters.
Languages: Tagalog.
Countries:
Philippines
ProductionCompanies: 
Maverick Films
Movie: Batas Ng Lansangan
Top 10 Billed Cast
Fernando Poe Jr.
Major Ruben Medrano
Dina Bonnevie
Mariel
Roi Vinzon
Carlos
Robert Arevalo
Ramon
Ricardo Cepeda
Fr. Roland
Kaye Abad
Marissa
Paquito Diaz
Chairman Lucero
Dick Israel
Dodong
Charlie Davao
Boss Montenegro
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Army Major RUBEN MEDRANO was once a part of an elite anti-kidnapping task force. An unfortunate incident during an operation got him suspended and sent back to Manila. There he tries to renew ties with his daughter MARISSA who has been living with his dead wives sister MARIEL. Marissa refuses to recognize her father because of all his shortcomings in the past. Nevertheless, Ruben decides to remain in the area. He soon discovers the presence of drug pushers and decides to do something about them. The drug lord who controls these pushers hires a hit-man named CARLOS to hunt down Ruben for meddling in his affairs. Soon the small community turns into a war-zone a Ruben tries to defend himself and those close to him from the attacks of these gangsters.
Release Date
2002-02-27
Average
7.5
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3.8 startsTagline
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