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# Manila in the Claws of Light (1975): cast and crew

50 cast and 31 crew, as credited (TMDB). Cast in billing order.

## Cast

- [Bembol Roco](https://film.one/person/bembol-roco.md) as Julio Madiaga
- [Hilda Koronel](https://film.one/person/hilda-koronel.md) as Ligaya Paraiso
- [Lou Salvador Jr.](https://film.one/person/lou-salvador-jr.md) as Atong
- [Tommy Abuel](https://film.one/person/tommy-abuel.md) as Pol
- [Lily Gamboa Mendoza](https://film.one/person/lily-gamboa-mendoza.md) as Perla
- [Joonee Gamboa](https://film.one/person/joonee-gamboa.md) as Omeng
- [Pio De Castro III](https://film.one/person/pio-de-castro-iii.md) as Imo
- [Joe Jardi](https://film.one/person/joe-jardi.md) as Frank
- [Spanky Manikan](https://film.one/person/spanky-manikan.md) as Gido
- [Danilo Posadas](https://film.one/person/danilo-posadas.md) as Benny
- [Pancho Pelagio](https://film.one/person/pancho-pelagio.md) as Mr. Balajadia
- [Bobby Roldan](https://film.one/person/bobby-roldan.md) as Call Boy
- Jerry O'Hara as Call Boy
- Rudy Hermano as Call Boy
- Rikki Jimenez as Rikki
- Chiqui Xerxes-Burgos as Cesar
- Tommy Yap as Ah Tek
- Juling Bagabaldo as Mrs. Cruz
- Joe Gruta as Man
- Nina Lorenzo as Prostitute
- Mely Mallari as Shopkeeper
- Fred Capulong as Policeman
- Orlando Nadres as Discotheque Owner
- Estrella Kuenzler as Woman
- Edwin O'Hara as Mr. Kadyo
- Lorli Villanueva as Woman in Rizal Park
- Mario O'Hara as Activist Leader
- Sibyl Santiago as Girl in the Plaza
- Edipolo Erosido as Eddie
- Purita Yap as Ligaya's Mother
- Josephine Gutierrez as Ligaya's Brother
- Gina Zegui as Ligaya's Brother
- Ronnie Magalong as Ligaya's Brother
- Anna Marie Nicolas as Young Ligaya
- Victor Diendo as Young Julio
- Abelardo Reyes as Father
- Julie de Guzman as Wife
- Brenda Fajardo as Woman
- Cita Javellana as Store Buyer
- Ellen Cacho as Command
- Sabrina as Sabrina
- Pitay as Pitay
- Veronica as Veronica
- Jun Macapinlac as Gay
- Ricardo de Guzman as Discotheque Customer
- Socrates B. Jose as Discotheque Customer
- Greg Llenado as Discotheque Customer
- Arturo Soquerata as Pickpocket
- Jojo Abella as Bobby
- Joel Lamangan as Man in the Alley

## Directing

- [Lino Brocka](https://film.one/person/lino-brocka.md): Director
- Arturo Soquerata: Assistant Director

## Writing

- [Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.](https://film.one/person/clodualdo-del-mundo-jr.md): Screenplay
- Edgardo Reyes: Novel

## Production

- [Severino Manotok Jr.](https://film.one/person/severino-manotok-jr.md): Producer
- [Mike de Leon](https://film.one/person/mike-de-leon.md): Producer
- Ricardo de Guzman: Production Manager
- Jeremias Tecson: Production Coordinator
- Socrates B. Jose: Assistant Production Manager

## Camera

- [Mike de Leon](https://film.one/person/mike-de-leon.md): Director of Photography
- [Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.](https://film.one/person/clodualdo-del-mundo-jr.md): Director of Photography
- Arturo Capulong: Assistant Camera
- Fred Capulong: Grip
- Angel Baliares: Assistant Camera
- Tikoy Aguiluz: Still Photographer
- Jose Maniquis: Grip
- Ernesto Saludes: Grip
- Sonny Yabao: Still Photographer
- Clodualdo "Ding" Austria: Camera Operator

## Editing

- [Ike Jarlego Jr.](https://film.one/person/ike-jarlego-jr.md): Editor
- [Edgardo Jarlego](https://film.one/person/edgardo-jarlego.md): Editor

## Sound and music

- [Max Jocson](https://film.one/person/max-jocson.md): Original Music Composer
- Francisco Rabara: Boom Operator
- Ramon Reyes: Sound Designer
- Luis S. Reyes: Sound Designer

## Art

- Soxy Topacio: Set Decoration
- Alfonso Socito: Set Decoration
- Lito Nicdao: Props

## Costume and make-up

- Marietta Sta. Juana: Assistant Makeup Artist
- Len Santos: Makeup Artist

## Lighting

- Rey Paclibar: Electrician

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