Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
30/03/1983 (GB)
Drama, Mystery
2h 7m
- 73% (62 votes)
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Overview
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
- Lino BrockaDirector
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.Screenplay
Original Title
Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
Status
Released
Original Language
Tagalog
Keywords
- worker
- slum
- loss of loved one
- brothel
- male prostitution
- poverty
- construction site
- lgbt
- manila philippines
- rent boy
- gay theme
Top Billed Cast
Bembol Roco
Julio Madiaga
Hilda Koronel
Ligaya Paraiso
Lou Salvador Jr.
Atong
Tommy Abuel
Pol
Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Perla
Joonee Gamboa
Omeng
Pio De Castro III
Imo
Joe Jardi
Frank
Spanky Manikan
Gido
Danilo Posadas
Benny
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