Manila Calling
“THE FIGHTING EPIC OF AMERICA'S FIRST GUERILLA FIGHTERS”
Synopsis
During WWII, a group of brave Americans spy on the Japanese after their invasion of the Philippines and became the first U.S. Guerrilla fighters.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- John Francis Larkin
- Original Title
- Manila Calling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
John Francis Larkin
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manila Calling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manila Calling about?
During WWII, a group of brave Americans spy on the Japanese after their invasion of the Philippines and became the first U.S. Guerrilla fighters.
Who directed Manila Calling?
Manila Calling was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in Manila Calling?
The principal cast of Manila Calling includes Lloyd Nolan, Carole Landis, Cornel Wilde, James Gleason, Martin Kosleck.
When was Manila Calling released and how long is it?
Manila Calling was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manila Calling?
Manila Calling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).