Manila in the Claws of Light (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-Ray] (Blu-ray Disc, Region A (Blu-ray))

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Manila in the Claws of Light (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-Ray]

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Synopsis: Julio, a fisherman from a poor area, descends into social alienation, as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

Alternate Title(s): Maynila sa mga kuko ng liwanag

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Directed By:	Lino Brocka	Recommended Retail Price: $USD24.99
Cast:	Jojo Abella Tommy Abuel Lou Salvador Jr. Hilda Koronel Lily Gamboa Mendoza Bembol Roco
Genre:	Drama / Foreign / Mystery
Running Time:	126 minutes
Year of Production:	1975
Disc Release Date:	June 12, 2018

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Introduction by Filmmaker Martin Scorsese
"Signed: Lino Brocka" 1987 Documentary about the director by Christian Blackwood
"Manila... A Filipino Film" 1975 Documentary about the making of the film, featuring Brocka & Actors Hilda Koronel & Rafael Roco Jr.
Interview with Critic, Filmmaker & Festival Programmer Tony Rayns
Essay by Film Scholar Jose B. Capino

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1:	Single Sided, Dual Layer

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1:	Tagalog

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* LegoGuy02 (Added movie on December 29, 2025)

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