''Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas'' (lit. Whip of the Law) is a 1993

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film co-edited and directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars

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in the title role. The film is based on the life of former NBI agent Doroteo Rocha. It was one of the entries in the

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and the final film produced by Lea Productions.

Cast

as Doroteo "Doring" Rocha * Eddie Gutierrez as Col. Cervantez *

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as Dely *

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as Jerry Balacundiong *

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as Bart Pasuball *

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as Rene Damian * Vivian Foz as Letty *

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as Linda *

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as Ali * Ernie Zarate as NBI Director Alfredo Lim * Mia Gutierrez as Remedios * Robert Miller as Teddy * Eddie Tuazon as German * Eric Francisco as Jimmy Samodio * Ernie David as Allan * Joey Padilla as Pat. Meneses * Romy Romulo as Pat. Licuanan * Mike Vergel as David Cuartero * Louie Katana as Mr. Wan Tan

Awards

References

External links

* {{Augusto Salvador 1993 films Filipino-language films Philippine biographical films Philippine action films Films directed by Augusto Salvador