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Manila, Open City

1968-01-13 · 86 min · ★ 8.5

History · Action · War · Drama

War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.

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Directors
Eddie Romero
Production companies
Nepomuceno Productions
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charito SolisCharito SolisSor Matilde
James ShigetaJames ShigetaCaptain Murakami
Alex NicolColonel Bergen
John AshleyJohn AshleyU.S. Medic
Ric RodrigoRic RodrigoGuerrilla Commander
Mario MontenegroMario MontenegroMarcos Liwag
Oscar RoncalNeighborhood Association President
Nova VillaNova VillaYoung Girl
Eddie GarciaEddie Garcia
Ben PerezCaptain Kondo
Cachupoy
Vic DiazVic DiazColonel Hamada

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