Manila in the Claws of Light
Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
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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Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-31
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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
Tommy Yap
Ah Tek
Juling Bagabaldo
Mrs. Cruz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
- Original Score
- Max Jocson
- Original Title
- Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Edgardo Reyes
Max Jocson
Mike de Leon, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Ike Jarlego Jr., Edgardo Jarlego
Severino Manotok Jr., Mike de Leon
Department Leadership Roster
Lino Brocka
Director
Ike Jarlego Jr.
Editor
Severino Manotok Jr.
Producer
Mike de Leon
Producer
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Screenplay
Mike de Leon
Director of Photography
Edgardo Jarlego
Editor
Max Jocson
Original Music Composer
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manila in the Claws of Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manila in the Claws of Light about?
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Who directed Manila in the Claws of Light?
Manila in the Claws of Light was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Manila in the Claws of Light?
The principal cast of Manila in the Claws of Light includes Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador Jr., Tommy Abuel, Lily Gamboa Mendoza.
When was Manila in the Claws of Light released and how long is it?
Manila in the Claws of Light was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Manila in the Claws of Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manila in the Claws of Light was composed by Max Jocson.
Is Manila in the Claws of Light based on a book or true story?
Manila in the Claws of Light is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgardo Reyes".