History ·Action ·War ·Drama · Philippines · 1968 · 1h 26m

Manila, Open City

Manila, Open City poster
Director
Eddie Romero
Cast
Charito Solis as Sor Matilde James Shigeta as Captain Murakami Alex Nicol as Colonel Bergen John Ashley as U.S. Medic Ric Rodrigo as Guerrilla Commander Mario Montenegro as Marcos Liwag
Crew
Eddie Romero — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
japanese occupationmanila philippines
Key Collaborators
Eddie Romero Director Eddie Romero Writer
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