Alpha: The Right to Kill (2019)

★ 5.3 1h 34m IMDb
Crime
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Set against the backdrop of the Philippines Government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, a SWAT-led police force launches an operation to arrest Abel, one of the biggest druglords in Manilla. Police Officer Espino and Elijah, a small-time pusher turned informant, provide the intelligence for the operation which quickly escalates into a violent and heavely-armed confrontation in the slums between the SWAT and Abel’s gang. Before the investigators arrive at the crime scene, Espino and Elijah walk off with Abel’s backpack full of money and methamphetamine.

Alpha: The Right to Kill

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Cast

Allen Dizon
Allen Dizon Age 49 · Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippines
Elijah Filamor
Elijah Filamor Age 31
Baron Geisler
Baron Geisler Age 44 · Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines Baron Geisler (born Baron Frederick von Geisler on 05 June 1982) is a Filipino actor, best known for his roles in the films Anak (1997), Jay (2008), and Doll House (2022). He won Best Supporting Actor...
Angela Cortez
Angela Cortez as Rhea Philippines
Apollo Abraham
Apollo Abraham Age 54 · Phillipines Apollo Abraham is an actor, voice talent, event host and commercial model. He studied Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman, and played numerous major roles in theatre productions...
Director Brillante Ma Mendoza
Cast Allen Dizon, Elijah Filamor, Baron Geisler, Angela Cortez, Apollo Abraham

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SWITCH. 7/10 Jun 05, 2019
Brillante Mendoza's objective is to shine a light on the problem currently gripping his country - a leader out of control, willing to stop at nothing to achieve his mission. By its conclusion, it's clear he also doesn't believe this is the way forward, and that thousands of deaths won't change the situation. While there are some problems with the script's pacing and assumed knowledge, 'Alpha: The Right to Kill' is using its craft to send a very specific message - making this one of the most important films you could currently take in.
- Charlie David Page

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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-alpha-the-right-to-kill-a-gritty-vividly-realistic-glimpse-at-philippines-war-on-drugs

Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.

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