Manila, Open City
Synopsis
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddie Romero
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Romero
- Original Score
- Polding Silos
- Original Title
- Manila, Open City
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Nepomuceno Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddie Romero
Eddie Romero
Polding Silos
Dik Trofeo
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Romero
Director
Eddie Romero
Writer
Dik Trofeo
Director of Photography
Polding Silos
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manila, Open City
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What is Manila, Open City about?
War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Who directed Manila, Open City?
Manila, Open City was directed by Eddie Romero.
Who stars in Manila, Open City?
The principal cast of Manila, Open City includes Charito Solis, James Shigeta, Alex Nicol, John Ashley, Ric Rodrigo.
When was Manila, Open City released and how long is it?
Manila, Open City was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Manila, Open City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manila, Open City was composed by Polding Silos.