Drama ·Mystery · Philippines · 1975 · 2h 7m

Manila in the Claws of Light

Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag

Manila in the Claws of Light poster
Director
Lino Brocka
Cast
Bembol Roco as Julio Madiaga Hilda Koronel as Ligaya Paraiso Lou Salvador Jr. as Atong Tommy Abuel as Pol Lily Gamboa Mendoza as Perla Joonee Gamboa as Omeng
Crew
Mike de Leon — Director of Photography Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. — Director of Photography Ike Jarlego Jr. — Editor Edgardo Jarlego — Editor Max Jocson — Original Music Composer Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. — Screenplay
Synopsis

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

Trailer Manila in the Claws of Light — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
workerslumloss of loved onebrothelrevengemale prostitutionpovertyconstruction sitelgbtmanila philippinesrent boygay theme
Key Collaborators
Lino Brocka Director Mike de Leon Director of Photography Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. Director of Photography Ike Jarlego Jr. Editor Edgardo Jarlego Editor Max Jocson Original Music Composer Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. Screenplay Edgardo Reyes Novel Mike de Leon Producer Severino Manotok Jr. Producer
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