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Director:
Ishmael Bernal
Writer:
Ishmael Bernal (story)
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Release Date:
1980 (Philippines) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families' conflicts are... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 4 nominations more
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Cast

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Charito Solis ... Virgie
Alma Moreno ... Adelina
Lorna Tolentino ... Baby
Rio Locsin ... Bea
Cherie Gil ... Kano
Gina Alajar ... Vanessa
Orestes Ojeda ... Pebrero
William Martinez ... Alex

Bernardo Bernardo ... Manay Sharon
Johnny Wilson ... Virgir's Husband
Jojo Santiago ... Greggy Williams
Sharon Manabat ... Gaying
Mitch Valdez ... Marichu (as Maya Valdes)
Rolly Lapid
Rey Tomenes
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Manila by Night (Philippines: English title) (uncensored intended title)
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Runtime:
150 min
Country:
Philippines
Language:
Filipino | Tagalog
Color:
Color
Company:
Regal Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The fake nurse device of Alma Moreno's prostitute-in-nurse attire was taken from a real-life motel slaying case a year before the production of the movie. more
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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
The BEST, 18 January 2005
10/10
Author: kcabad-1 from SF, United States

I consider this as the BEST FILIPINO FILM ever produced. It tackled the lives of various people from different walks of life in a city full of beauty in the daytime but decadence at night. Touched virtually all possible issues prevalent during those times, from drug addiction, prostitution, homosexuality, and so forth. I lived in Manila for the first 24 years of my life and this film excellently portrayed the city. Real. Raw. Spectacular.

All of the actors delivered their parts impeccably. The direction by the great late Ishmael Bernal was nothing short of brilliant. This was regarded to be by critics as the best film he has ever directed (although he has directed other note-worthy films, such as Aunor's Himala, but he's best known for this marvelous flick). This cinematic masterpiece was also ranked in top ten lists as one of the best Filipino films ever created. Exceptional film-making!

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