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Manila in the Claws of Light

Original title: Maynila sa mga kuko ng liwanag
  • 1975
  • TV-14
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.3K
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Hilda Koronel and Bembol Roco in Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.
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Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.

  • Director
    • Lino Brocka
  • Writers
    • Edgardo M. Reyes
    • Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
  • Stars
    • Hilda Koronel
    • Bembol Roco
    • Lou Salvador Jr.
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Edgardo M. Reyes
      • Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
    • Stars
      • Hilda Koronel
      • Bembol Roco
      • Lou Salvador Jr.
    • 23User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 2 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:30
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    Photos16

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    Top Cast49

    Hilda Koronel
    Hilda Koronel
    • Ligaya Paraiso
    Bembol Roco
    Bembol Roco
    • Julio Madiaga
    • (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
    Lou Salvador Jr.
    • Atong
    Joonee Gamboa
    Joonee Gamboa
    • Omeng
    Pio De Castro III
    • Imo
    Danilo Posadas
    • Benny
    Joe Jardi
    • Frank
    • (as Joseph Jardinazo)
    Spanky Manikan
    Spanky Manikan
    • Gido
    Edipolo Erosido
    • Eddie
    Pancho Pelagio
    • Mr. Balajadia
    Purita Yap
    • Nanay
    Josephine Gutierrez
    • Kapatid ni Ligaya
    Gina Zegui
    • Kapatid ni Ligaya
    Ronnie Magalong
    • Kapatid ni Ligaya
    Anna Marie Nicolas
    • Batang Ligaya
    Victor Diendo
    • Batang Julio
    Lily Gamboa Mendoza
    • Perla
    • (as Lily Gamboa-Mendoza)
    Abelardo Reyes
    • Tatay
    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Edgardo M. Reyes
      • Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Jay Ilagan was supposed to play the role of Julio Madiaga. But due to his increasing weight problem, he had to quit. The role went to the newcomer Bembol Roco.
    • Quotes
      • Pol: A girl who's used to dried fish will be thrilled with smoked fish. But give a girl smoked fish when she's used to ham and it's all-out war. Poor girls are easy to please.
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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 16, 1975 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Nail of Brightness
    • Filming locations
      • Binondo, Manila, Philippines(interior and exterior locations)
    • Production company
      • Cinema Artists
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 5m(125 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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