Where to Watch Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) in the US

What it's about

Julio Madiaga, a simple fisherman from the province, travels to Manila to find Ligaya, the woman he loves, who went away with a mysterious woman who promised her a better future in the City. When he arrives, he becomes immersed in the city lifestyle and gets involved with its inhabitants, experiencing extreme poverty, hard luck, and the overbearing need to grind for daily sustenance. While Julio relentlessly searches for Ligaya, the city changes him little by little, and he becomes like an animal doomed to live only for survival in a wild, inescapable jungle.

Cast and crew

Director

Lino Brocka

Writer

Edgardo M. Reyes, Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.

Starring

Hilda Koronel, Bembol Roco, Lou Salvador Jr.

Details

Release date

Jul 16, 1975

Language

Filipino, Tagalog, English

Country

Philippines

Awards

8 wins & 2 nominations total

Where to Watch Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Manila in the Claws of Light in the United States?

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