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Release Year1994
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy
Votes1
DirectorTony Y. Reyes
WritersTony Y. Reyes, Vic Sotto
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Time in Manila
About Once Upon a Time in Manila
Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang leader. Amparo Lagman (played by Gloria Sevilla), working as a domestic helper, becomes the unwitting target of the Nikita's gang when she comes into possession of some important documents. Nikita follows her to the Philippines, along with Lt. Cynthia Wang who is in pursuit of Nikita. - Written by ledster
Directed by Tony Y. Reyes, Once Upon a Time in Manila leans on a strong ensemble — Vic Sotto, Yukari Ôshima, Gloria Sevilla — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1994.
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