Manila, Open City (1968)
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.
Director: Eddie Romero
Genre: History, Action, War, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 13, 1968
Cast
- Charito Solis - Sor Matilde
- James Shigeta - Captain Murakami
- Alex Nicol - Colonel Bergen
- John Ashley - U.S. Medic
- Ric Rodrigo - Guerrilla Commander
- Mario Montenegro - Marcos Liwag
Screenplay
Music: Polding Silos
Production: Nepomuceno Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: English, 日本語, Tagalog
Original Language: en
Keywords
japanese occupation, manila philippines
More Films by Director: Eddie Romero
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manila, Open City about?
- 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.
- Who directed Manila, Open City?
- Manila, Open City was directed by Eddie Romero.
- Who stars in Manila, Open City?
- Manila, Open City stars Charito Solis, James Shigeta, Alex Nicol, John Ashley, Ric Rodrigo, Mario Montenegro.
- How long is Manila, Open City?
- Manila, Open City has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Manila, Open City?
- Manila, Open City is a History, Action, War, Drama film.
- Where was Manila, Open City produced?
- Manila, Open City was produced in Philippines.