Manila in the Claws of Light(1975)
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Manila in the Claws of Light Synopsis
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) is a drama and mystery film directed by Lino Brocka, released on July 16, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador Jr. and Tommy Abuel. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Lino Brocka
- Writers:
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Edgardo Reyes
- Producers:
- Severino Manotok Jr., Mike de Leon
- Cinematographer:
- Mike de Leon
- Composer:
- Max Jocson
- Production:
- Cinema Artists
- Status:
- Released
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Manila in the Claws of Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bembol Roco
as Julio Madiaga
Hilda Koronel
as Ligaya Paraiso
Lou Salvador Jr.
as Atong
Tommy Abuel
as Pol
Lily Gamboa Mendoza
as Perla
Joonee Gamboa
as Omeng
Pio De Castro III
as Imo
Joe Jardi
as Frank
Spanky Manikan
as Gido
Danilo Posadas
as Benny
Pancho Pelagio
as Mr. Balajadia
Bobby Roldan
as Call Boy
Key crew
Directed by Lino Brocka, written by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. and Edgardo Reyes, produced by Severino Manotok Jr. and Mike de Leon.
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Manila in the Claws of Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 77 ratings.
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Manila in the Claws of Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manila in the Claws of Light online?
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Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Manila in the Claws of Light?
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The main cast of Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) includes Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador Jr., Tommy Abuel and Lily Gamboa Mendoza. The film was directed by Lino Brocka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manila in the Claws of Light released?
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Manila in the Claws of Light was released on July 16, 1975 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Manila in the Claws of Light worth watching?
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Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Manila in the Claws of Light?
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Yes. The official Manila in the Claws of Light trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.