Movie: Manila in the Claws of Light

Top 10 Billed Cast

Bembol Roco
Bembol Roco

Julio Madiaga

Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel

Ligaya Paraiso

Lou Salvador Jr.
Lou Salvador Jr.

Atong

Tommy Abuel
Tommy Abuel

Pol

Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Lily Gamboa Mendoza

Perla

Joonee Gamboa
Joonee Gamboa

Omeng

Pio De Castro III
Pio De Castro III

Imo

Joe Jardi
Joe Jardi

Frank

Spanky Manikan
Spanky Manikan

Gido

Danilo Posadas
Danilo Posadas

Benny

Video Trailer Manila in the Claws of Light

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Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer)

Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer)

Maynila: Trailer #1

Maynila: Trailer #1

A Scene from MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT

A Scene from MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT

Lino Brocka on MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT

Lino Brocka on MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT

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Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer)

Manila in the Claws of Light (New Trailer) - Trailer

Maynila: Trailer #1

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A Scene from MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT

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Lino Brocka on MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT

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