Manila in the Claws of Light is a 1975 Filipino neo noir drama mystery film directed by Lino Brocka based on the story In the Claws of Brightness by Edgardo M. Reyes. It stars Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador, Jr., Tommy Abuel, and in his film debut, Rafael Roco, Jr. The film features cinematography by Miguel de Leon and editing by brothers Edgardo and Ike Jarlego. It tells the story of Júlio Madiaga, a young man from the province of Marinduque who arrives in Manila for a mission to find his lover Ligaya. While making plans for his mission, he has to survive the conditions in the capital city, contending with issues like crime and prostitution.
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Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
Directed by Lino Brocka
Genres - Drama, Mystery-Suspense |
Release Date - Jul 16, 1975 |
Run Time - 127 min. |
MPAA Rating - TV-14
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Construction Site, Job, Male Prostitute
Attributes
Based On: based on novels, based on short fiction
Narrative Location: Philippines
Narrative Location: Philippines
Alternate Titles
Manila
, DE
Manila - Negli artigli della luce
IT
Manila in the Claws of Light
, PH, GB, US
Manila in the Claws of Neon
PH
Manila nas Garras da Luz
BR
Manila nas Garras de Néon
BR
Manila w objęciach świateł
PL
Manille
FR
Manira, hikaru tsume
JP
Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag
PH
The Nail of Brightness
, US
Манила в объятиях ночи
, RU
マニラ・光る爪
JP
马尼拉:在霓虹灯的魔爪下
CN