Manila, Open City

Jan 13, 1968

1h 26m

★ 8.2

Overview

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.

Genres

History

Action

War

Drama

Production Companies

Nepomuceno Productions

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Cast

Sor Matilde

Charito Solis

Captain Murakami

James Shigeta

Colonel Bergen

Alex Nicol

U.S. Medic

John Ashley

Guerrilla Commander

Ric Rodrigo

Marcos Liwag

Mario Montenegro

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