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Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

★ 7.3/10 127 min Drama, Mystery Philippines TL
Director: Lino Brocka
Screenplay by: Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Novel: Edgardo Reyes
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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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Top Cast

Bembol Roco
Bembol Roco Julio Madiaga
Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel Ligaya Paraiso
Lou Salvador Jr.
Lou Salvador Jr. Atong
Tommy Abuel
Tommy Abuel Pol
Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Lily Gamboa Mendoza Perla
Joonee Gamboa
Joonee Gamboa Omeng
Pio De Castro III
Pio De Castro III Imo
Joe Jardi
Joe Jardi Frank

Manila in the Claws of Light Appears on 4 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2024)
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die #406
Criterion Collection
Criterion Collection #922
The Film Foundation (by Martin Scorsese)
The Film Foundation #459

Letterboxd Lists

Letterboxd 120 Highest Rated 1970-1979 Films
Letterboxd #51

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