Movie: Manila, Open City

Top 6 Billed Cast

Charito Solis
Charito Solis

Sor Matilde

James Shigeta
James Shigeta

Captain Murakami

Alex Nicol
Alex Nicol

Colonel Bergen

John Ashley
John Ashley

U.S. Medic

Ric Rodrigo
Ric Rodrigo

Guerrilla Commander

Mario Montenegro
Mario Montenegro

Marcos Liwag

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    War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.

  • Release Date

    1968-01-13

  • Average

    8.5

  • Rating:

    4.3 starts
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