Movie

Once Upon a Time in Manila

★ 8.0(1)19941h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Tony Y. Reyes
Release date: 1994-01-01
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Philippines
Studio: M-Zet Productions

About Once Upon a Time in Manila

Once Upon a Time in Manila is a 1994 movie in the Action and Comedy genres, directed by Tony Y. Reyes, starring Vic Sotto, Yukari Ôshima and Gloria Sevilla. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in Manila in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Vic Sotto

Jet

Yukari Ôshima

Lt. Cynthia Wang

Gloria Sevilla

Amparo Lagman

Val Sotto

Sgt. Beltran

Larry Silva

Shepherd

Yoyong Martirez

Dong

Ritchie D'Horsie

Tom

Romy Diaz

Mario

Charlie Davao

Luigi

Ruby Rodriguez

Carnapped Victim

Yoyoy Villame

Boboy

Babalu

Carnapper

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Manila in United States?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Once Upon a Time in Manila on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Manila?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Manila?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila stars Vic Sotto, Yukari Ôshima, Gloria Sevilla, Val Sotto and Larry Silva.

When did Once Upon a Time in Manila come out?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila is a 1994 movie directed by Tony Y. Reyes.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in Manila?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila is Action and Comedy film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in Manila?+

Once Upon a Time in Manila was directed by Tony Y. Reyes.