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Manila in the Claws of Light

16th July 1975
2h 7m
Lino Brocka
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Manila in the Claws of Light is a 1975 Drama Mystery film released on 16th July; Lino Brocka directed the film which stars Joonee Gamboa, Sibyl Santiago, and Sabrina.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
IMDb
7.8

A young fisherman from a provincial village arrives in the capital on a quest to track down his girlfriend, who was lured there with the promise of work and hasn’t been heard from since. In the meantime, he takes a low-wage job at a construction site and witnesses life on the streets, where death strikes without warning, corruption and exploitation are commonplace, and protests hint at escalating civil unrest.

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Manila in the Claws of Light Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

2% 0-12
2% 13-19
2% 20-29
6% 30-39
88% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

67% Female
33% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

Manila in the Claws of Light FAQ

When was Manila in the Claws of Light released?

Manila in the Claws of Light was released on Wednesday July 16th, 1975.

Is Manila in the Claws of Light on Netflix?

No, Manila in the Claws of Light is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Manila in the Claws of Light on Amazon Prime?

No, Manila in the Claws of Light is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Manila in the Claws of Light on Disney Plus?

No, Manila in the Claws of Light is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States