

Manila by Night
1980, Tagalog. Directed by Ishmael Bernal.
Psst... have a good time with us in the city after dark.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 November 1980
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Ishmael Bernal, Ricky Lee
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Manila by Night runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
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Manila by Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Manila by Night?
If you liked Manila by Night, try Manila in the Claws of Light, Insiang, Exotica.
Who directed Manila by Night?
Manila by Night (1980) was directed by Ishmael Bernal and stars Charito Solis, Alma Moreno, Lorna Tolentino.