Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Director: Lino Brocka
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: July 16, 1975
Cast
- Bembol Roco - Julio Madiaga
- Hilda Koronel - Ligaya Paraiso
- Lou Salvador Jr. - Atong
- Tommy Abuel - Pol
- Lily Gamboa Mendoza - Perla
- Joonee Gamboa - Omeng
- Pio De Castro III - Imo
- Joe Jardi - Frank
- Spanky Manikan - Gido
- Danilo Posadas - Benny
Screenplay
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. (Screenplay)
- Edgardo Reyes (Novel)
Music: Max Jocson
Cinematography: Mike de Leon, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Editing: Ike Jarlego Jr., Edgardo Jarlego
Production: Cinema Artists
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
worker, slum, loss of loved one, brothel, male prostitution, poverty, construction site, lgbt, manila philippines, rent boy, gay theme
Trailer
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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, Lily Gamboa Mendoza, Joonee Gamboa.
- How long is Manila in the Claws of Light?
- Manila in the Claws of Light has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Manila in the Claws of Light?
- Manila in the Claws of Light is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Manila in the Claws of Light produced?
- Manila in the Claws of Light was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Manila in the Claws of Light?
- The themes of Manila in the Claws of Light include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.