Manila in the Claws of Light
Seen it?1975 | 127 min | Drama, Mystery
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lino Brocka
- Bembol RocoJulio Madiaga
- Hilda KoronelLigaya Paraiso
- Lou Salvador Jr.Atong
- Tommy AbuelPol
- Lily Gamboa MendozaPerla
- Joonee GamboaOmeng
- Pio De Castro IIIImo
- Joe JardiFrank
- Spanky ManikanGido
- Danilo PosadasBenny