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Manila, Open City

Manila, Open City

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HistoryActionWarDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

8.2/10

Release Date

13 January 1968

Country

Philippines

Cast

Charito Solis

Charito Solis

Sor Matilde

James Shigeta

James Shigeta

Captain Murakami

Alex Nicol

Alex Nicol

Colonel Bergen

John Ashley

John Ashley

U.S. Medic

Ric Rodrigo

Ric Rodrigo

Guerrilla Commander

Mario Montenegro

Mario Montenegro

Marcos Liwag

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