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Manila by Night (1980)

Psst... have a good time with us in the city after dark.

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 2H 30M

Director : Ishmael Bernal

Synopsis

The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.

Actors

Charito Solis
Charito Solis
Virgie
Alma Moreno
Alma Moreno
Adelina
Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Baby
Rio Locsin
Rio Locsin
Bea
Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil
Kano
Gina Alajar
Gina Alajar
Vanessa
Orestes Ojeda
Orestes Ojeda
Pebrero
William Martinez
William Martinez
Alex
Johnny Wilson
Johnny Wilson
Virgie's Husband
Jojo Santiago
Jojo Santiago
Greggy Williams
Sharon Manabat
Sharon Manabat
Gaying
Mitch Valdez
Mitch Valdez
Marichu
Rolly Lapid
Rolly Lapid
Rey Tomenes
Rey Tomenes
Bernardo Bernardo
Bernardo Bernardo
Manay Sharon
Maya Valdes
Maya Valdes
Abbo De La Cruz
Abbo De La Cruz
Perry Fajardo
Perry Fajardo

Crews

Ishmael Bernal
Ishmael Bernal
Director
Ishmael Bernal
Ishmael Bernal
Writer
Sergio Lobo
Sergio Lobo
Director of Photography
Ricardo Lee
Ricardo Lee
Writer
Lily Y. Monteverde
Lily Y. Monteverde
Producer
Vanishing Tribe
Vanishing Tribe
Music
Augusto Salvador
Augusto Salvador
Editor
Peque Gallaga
Peque Gallaga
Production Design
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro
Art Direction
Vic Macamay
Vic Macamay
Sound Engineer
Winston Raval
Winston Raval
Original Music Composer

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