Manila, Open City

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Manila, Open City

1968

1h 26m

8.5(3 votes)

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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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10 featured cast members

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Charito Solis

Sor Matilde

James Shigeta

Captain Murakami

Alex Nicol

Colonel Bergen

John Ashley

U.S. Medic

Ric Rodrigo

Guerrilla Commander

Mario Montenegro

Marcos Liwag

Oscar Roncal

Neighborhood Association President

Nova Villa

Young Girl

Eddie Garcia

Ben Perez

Captain Kondo

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Directed by: Eddie Romero
Written by: Eddie Romero

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