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Manila in the Claws of Light

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Manila in the Claws of Light

7.3

2h 7m

1975

Synopsis

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

Director

Lino Brocka

Trailer

DramaMystery

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Cast & Crew

Bembol Roco

Bembol Roco

as Julio Madiaga

Hilda Koronel

Hilda Koronel

as Ligaya Paraiso

Lou Salvador Jr.

Lou Salvador Jr.

as Atong

Tommy Abuel

Tommy Abuel

as Pol

Lily Gamboa Mendoza

Lily Gamboa Mendoza

as Perla

Joonee Gamboa

Joonee Gamboa

as Omeng

Pio De Castro III

Pio De Castro III

as Imo

Joe Jardi

Joe Jardi

as Frank

Spanky Manikan

Spanky Manikan

as Gido

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