Manila in the Claws of Light poster

Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

Movie ★ 7.4 127 min

Drama Mystery

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

Lino Brocka Director

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
July 16, 1975
Runtime
127 min
IMDb
tt0073363
Language
,
Studio
Cinema Artists

Themes

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 Spanky Manikan Spanky Manikan Gido Danilo Posadas Danilo Posadas Benny Pancho Pelagio Pancho Pelagio Mr. Balajadia Bobby Roldan Bobby Roldan Call Boy Jerry O'Hara Jerry O'Hara Call Boy Rudy Hermano Call Boy Rikki Jimenez Rikki Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos Cesar Tommy Yap Tommy Yap Ah Tek Juling Bagabaldo Juling Bagabaldo Mrs. Cruz

More Like This

More like Manila in the Claws of Light ›
Insiang 1976 ★ 7.1
Sauvage 2018 ★ 6.7
Moonlight 2016 ★ 7.4
The Way He Looks 2014 ★ 7.9
Undertow 2009 ★ 7.3
The Stranger by the Shore 2020 ★ 8.0
Your Name Engraved Herein 2020 ★ 7.9
Love of Siam 2007 ★ 7.3
North Sea Texas 2011 ★ 7.2
The Lost Boys 2023 ★ 6.9
Going Down in La-La Land 2011 ★ 5.7
Mala Noche 1987 ★ 6.1

Also Worth Watching

Hereafter 2010
Horns 2013
Mammal 2016
Lilting 2014
Mothers' Instinct 2024
House of Sand and Fog 2003
Nowhere to Run 1993
Dream Lover 1993
Cardboard Boxer 2016
Only God Forgives 2013
Night Always Comes 2025
The Deep End of the Ocean 1999
Pacific Heights 1990
Where the Day Takes You 1992
Crimes of Passion 1984
Brokedown Palace 1999

Frequently asked questions

What is Manila in the Claws of Light about?
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Who directed Manila in the Claws of Light?
Manila in the Claws of Light was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Manila in the Claws of Light?
Manila in the Claws of Light stars Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador Jr., Tommy Abuel.
When was Manila in the Claws of Light released?
Manila in the Claws of Light is a 1975 drama, mystery film.
Where can I watch Manila in the Claws of Light?
You can watch Manila in the Claws of Light with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.