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Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

7.3/10 2h 7m Jul 16, 1975
Drama Mystery

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

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Movie Details

Original Title Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
Original Language TL
Status Released
Popularity 0.6

Cast

Bembol Roco
Bembol Roco
Julio Madiaga
Popularity: 1.4
Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel
Ligaya Paraiso
Popularity: 0.6
Lou Salvador Jr.
Lou Salvador Jr.
Atong
Popularity: 1.5
Tommy Abuel
Tommy Abuel
Pol
Popularity: 7.1
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Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Perla
Popularity: 0.0
Joonee Gamboa
Joonee Gamboa
Omeng
Popularity: 0.8
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Pio De Castro III
Imo
Popularity: 0.3
No Photo" alt="Joe Jardi" class="cast-photo">
Joe Jardi
Frank
Popularity: 0.2
Spanky Manikan
Spanky Manikan
Gido
Popularity: 0.5
No Photo" alt="Danilo Posadas" class="cast-photo">
Danilo Posadas
Benny
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Pancho Pelagio" class="cast-photo">
Pancho Pelagio
Mr. Balajadia
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Bobby Roldan" class="cast-photo">
Bobby Roldan
Call Boy
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Lino Brocka
Editor Ike Jarlego Jr., Edgardo Jarlego
Producer Mike de Leon, Severino Manotok Jr.
Screenplay Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.

Production

Cinema Artists

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A Scene from MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT
A Scene from MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT
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Lino Brocka on MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT
Lino Brocka on MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT
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Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer)
Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer)
Trailer
Maynila: Trailer #1
Maynila: Trailer #1
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Keywords

worker slum loss of loved one brothel male prostitution poverty construction site lgbt manila philippines rent boy gay theme

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Details
Release Date July 16, 1975
Runtime 2h 7m
Language TL
Status Released
Popularity 0.6
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