| Sa Kuko ng Agila | |
| Director: | Augusto Buenaventura |
| Producer: | Raymond Tan |
| Starring: | Joseph Estrada |
| Music: | Jaime Fabregas |
| Cinematography: | Fred Conde |
| Editing: | Edgardo Vinarao |
| Studio: | Richfilm |
| Distributor: | Richfilm |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Runtime: | 110 minutes |
Sa Kuko ng Agila, is a 1989 film directed by Augusto Buenaventura and written by Ricky Lee. The film stars Joseph Estrada, alongside Senator Nikki Coseteng, Maria Isabel Lopez, Tommy Abuel, Paquito Diaz and Jinggoy Estrada. The film is a depiction of the real Olongapo City when the U.S. Military bases were still there.[1]
Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the city after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.[2]
In early November 1988, Senators Joseph Estrada and Nikki Coseteng revealed to the press that they plan to star in a film called Sa Kuko ng Agila, which will revolve around the issue of United States military bases in the Philippines; the expected release date for the film was in February 1989.[3]
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| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14th Gawad Urian Awards[4] | Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) | Maria Isabel Lopez |