Manila in the Claws of Light

Nan
2h 7m
1975
7.31 /10 (63)

Overview

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

Country : Philippines
Languages : English,
Released Date: 1975-07-16

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

Pancho Pelagio

Mr. Balajadia

Bobby Roldan

Call Boy

Jerry O'Hara

Call Boy

Rudy Hermano

Call Boy

Rikki Jimenez

Rikki

Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos

Cesar

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