Manila in the Claws of Light
Jul 16 1975
•2h 7m
•Drama, Mystery
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Cast
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Bembol Roco
Julio Madiaga
Hilda Koronel
Ligaya Paraiso
Lou Salvador Jr.
Atong
Tommy Abuel
Pol
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