Manila in the Claws of Light
Trailer: Manila in the Claws of Light
Year: 1975
Studio: Cinema Artists
Director: Lino Brocka
Cast: Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador Jr., Tommy Abuel, Lily Gamboa Mendoza, Joonee Gamboa
Crew: Ike Jarlego Jr. (Editor), Lino Brocka (Director), Soxy Topacio (Set Decoration), Severino Manotok Jr. (Producer), Edgardo Jarlego (Editor), Mike de Leon (Producer)
Runtime: 127 minutes
Release: Jul 16, 1975
IMDb: 7.30/10 by 60 users
Popularity: 1
Country: Philippines
Language: English,
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0

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