Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu is a 1988 action crime film co-edited and directed by Pepe Marcos and written by Jose N. Carreon. It stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. in the lead role, alongside Robin Padilla, Princess Punzalan, Beverly Vergel, Perla Bautista, Paquito Diaz, Zandro Zamora, Bomber Moran, and Baldo Marro. Set in Cebu, it tells an account of the life of Ulysses "Boboy" Alega (Revilla), and his descent into crime. Originally released on June 23, 1988, it was re-released on April 2, 1994, with Padilla receiving equal billing with Revilla. Critic Lav Diaz gave a positive review of the film, commending its clear characterization of the main character in comparison to other films involving outlaws. Plot In 1985, jeepney driver Ulysses "Boboy" Alega loses his vehicle just as he needed money to pay his rent and buy medications for his child. After he accidentally shoots and kills a person during a fight, Boboy is then imprisoned and tortured by the police. With his release from prison, Boboy eventually joins a group involved in arms smuggling, and after some time its members come to consider him as their leader. Cast Ramon "Bong" Revilla as Ulysses "Boboy" Alega Robin Padilla Princess Punzalan as the sister of Ulysses Beverly Vergel Perla Bautista Paquito Diaz Zandro Zamora Bomber Moran Rommel Valdez Joseph de Cordova Ronel Victor Jon Hernandez Bing Davao King Gutierrez E.R. Ejercito Edwin Reyes Bobby Zshornack Alain Jason Bautista Mark Alvin Bautista Release Alega Gang was released in the Philippines on June 23, 1988. On April 2, 1994, the film was re-released by Moviestars Production, with Padilla receiving equal billing with Revilla. Box office The film was box office hit in the Philippines, especially in Cebu City, where according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, there was an alleged incident of people breaking a box office window while demanding tickets. Critical response Lav Diaz, writing for Manila Standard, gave a favorable review of Alega Gang, commending its clear illustration of the main character as a victim of society, unlike many other films featuring "police characters". Though he commented that Ulysses' final dying shout was "corny", he concluded that the film is a good addition to the list of intense Filipino action films. References External links 1988 films 1980s crime action films Action films based on actual events Crime films based on actual events Filipino-language films Films about arms trafficking Films