Target Sparrow Unit

Target Sparrow Unit

1987 · 86 min · ★ 6.3 · Action

Young idealists form the liquidation squad of the left known as the Sparrow Unit, summarily executing the perceived enemies of the people until they are cornered and eventually defeated by government. The Sparrow Unit derived their name from sparrows, birds that can adapt in any environment.

Directed by Ben Yalung · Written by Tony Calvento

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