Manila in the Claws of Light
Manila in the Claws of Light (Tagalog: Maynila, sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag) is a 1975 Filipino neo noir drama mystery film directed by Lino Brocka based on the story In the Claws of Brightness by Edgardo M. Reyes. It is considered by many as one of the greatest films in Filipino cinema. It tells the story of Júlio Madiaga, a young man from the province of Marinduque who arrives in Manila for a mission to find his lover Ligaya. While making plans for his mission, he has to survive the conditions in the capital city, contending with issues like crime and prostitution.
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| Directed by | Lino Brocka |
| Screenplay by | Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. |
| Based on | In the Claws of Brightness by Edgardo M. Reyes |
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| Cinematography | Miguel de Leon |
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| Music by | Max Jocson |
| Distributed by | Cinema Artists Philippines |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
It stars Hilda Koronel, Lou Salvador, Jr., Tommy Abuel, and in his film debut, Rafael Roco, Jr. The cinematography of the film was handled by Miguel de Leon and the editing was handled by brothers Edgardo and Ike Jarlego.