Movie
Manila in the Claws of Light
19752h 7m7.4 / 10
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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Manila in the Claws of Light was released July 16, 1975. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Bembol RocoJulio Madiaga
Hilda KoronelLigaya Paraiso
Lou Salvador Jr.Atong
Tommy AbuelPol
Lily Gamboa MendozaPerla
Joonee GamboaOmeng
Pio De Castro IIIImo
Joe JardiFrankCredits
- Directed by
- Lino Brocka
- Written by
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Edgardo Reyes
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Filipino
- Original title
- Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
Production
- Cinema Artists
Themes
brothelconstruction sitegay themelgbtloss of loved onemale prostitutionmanila philippinespoverty