On the President's Orders
Originally released in 2019. On the President's Orders is a documentary film. directed by Olivier Sarbil. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rodrigo Duterte
Synopsis
The searing story of President Duterte's bloody campaign against drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines, told with unprecedented and intimate access to both sides of the war - the Manila police, and an ordinary family from the slum. Shot in the style of a thriller, this observational film combines the look and feel of a narrative feature film with a real life revelatory journalistic investigation into a campaign of killings. The film uncovers a murky world where crime, drugs and politics meet in a deathly embrace - and reveal that although the police have been publicly ordered to stop extra-judicial killings, the deaths continue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
TL
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the President's Orders about?
The searing story of President Duterte's bloody campaign against drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines, told with unprecedented and intimate access to both sides of the war - the Manila polic...
Who directed On the President's Orders?
On the President's Orders was directed by Olivier Sarbil.
How long is On the President's Orders?
On the President's Orders has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was On the President's Orders released?
On the President's Orders was released on March 25, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the President's Orders?
The main cast of On the President's Orders includes Rodrigo Duterte.