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Manila in the Claws of Light(1975)
Status: Released
Date: 1975-07-16
73%
60 Votes
Time: 2h 7m
Overview:
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Languages: English, Tagalog.
Countries:
Philippines
ProductionCompanies:
Cinema Artists
Movie: Manila in the Claws of Light
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bembol Roco
Julio Madiaga
Hilda Koronel
Ligaya Paraiso
Lou Salvador Jr.
Atong
Tommy Abuel
Pol
Joonee Gamboa
Omeng
Spanky Manikan
Gido
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