worker,slum,loss of loved one,brothel,male prostitution,poverty,construction site,lgbt,manila philippines,rent boy,gay theme

Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

Poster for Manila in the Claws of Light

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lino Brocka
  • Profile picture of Bembol Roco
    Julio Madiaga Bembol Roco
  • Profile picture of Hilda Koronel
    Ligaya Paraiso Hilda Koronel
  • Profile picture of Lou Salvador Jr.
    Atong Lou Salvador Jr.
  • Profile picture of Tommy Abuel
    Pol Tommy Abuel
  • Profile picture of Joonee Gamboa
    Omeng Joonee Gamboa
  • Profile picture of Spanky Manikan
    Gido Spanky Manikan
  • Profile picture of Joe Gruta
    Man Joe Gruta
  • Profile picture of Lorli Villanueva
    Woman in Rizal Park Lorli Villanueva

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Keywords

  • worker
  • slum
  • loss of loved one
  • brothel
  • male prostitution
  • poverty
  • construction site
  • lgbt
  • manila philippines
  • rent boy
  • gay theme