Manila in the Claws of Light
Original title: Maynila sa mga kuko ng liwanag
1975 · 2 h 5 min
Directed by 
Lino Brocka
Lino BrockaCast
Hilda Koronel 
Bembol Roco Lou Salvador Jr. Joonee Gamboa Pio De Castro III Danilo Posadas
Credits
Written by: Edgardo M. Reyes
Plot
A young fisherman travels to Manila to look for his lost girlfriend and finds a city of exploitation, poverty and corruption, in a landmark Filipino drama.
Sinekatalog’s take
A landmark of Philippine cinema and of Third World film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (3,370 votes)
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