Manila, Open City(1968)
Manila, Open City Synopsis
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Manila, Open City (1968) is a history, action, war and drama film directed by Eddie Romero, released on January 13, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Charito Solis, James Shigeta, Alex Nicol and John Ashley. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Eddie Romero
- Writers:
- Eddie Romero
- Cinematographer:
- Dik Trofeo
- Composer:
- Polding Silos
- Production:
- Nepomuceno Productions
- Status:
- Released
Manila, Open City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charito Solis
as Sor Matilde
James Shigeta
as Captain Murakami
- Alex Nicol
Alex Nicol
as Colonel Bergen
John Ashley
as U.S. Medic
Ric Rodrigo
as Guerrilla Commander
Mario Montenegro
as Marcos Liwag
- Oscar Roncal
Oscar Roncal
as Neighborhood Association President
Nova Villa
as Young Girl
Eddie Garcia
- Ben Perez
Ben Perez
as Captain Kondo
- Cachupoy
Cachupoy
Vic Diaz
as Colonel Hamada
Key crew
Directed by Eddie Romero, written by Eddie Romero.
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Manila, Open City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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Manila, Open City – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Manila, Open City?
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The main cast of Manila, Open City (1968) includes Charito Solis, James Shigeta, Alex Nicol, John Ashley and Ric Rodrigo. The film was directed by Eddie Romero. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manila, Open City released?
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Manila, Open City was released on January 13, 1968 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Manila, Open City worth watching?
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Manila, Open City (1968) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.