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Manila (2000): Cast

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Manila is a 2000 drama directed by Romuald Karmakar, starring Elizabeth McGovern as Elizabeth, Margit Carstensen and Jürgen Vogel. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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Manila (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Romuald Karmakar
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Manila About?

The premise of Manila without spoilers.

Stranded by a delayed flight, a varied group of German passengers is forced to stay in Manila’s airport terminal. Among them are a cultured East‑German teacher couple and several disreputable sex tourists. As hours drag on, tension rises and long‑suppressed aggression and hidden urges erupt, exposing the characters’ darker sides.

Manila Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Manila Cast & Characters

Elizabeth McGovern leads the cast as Elizabeth, with Margit Carstensen as Regine Gorler and Jürgen Vogel as Rudi. Directed by Romuald Karmakar; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Romuald Karmakar

More films directed by Romuald Karmakar: If I Think of Germany at Night, Nightsongs, Das Himmler Projekt and The Deathmaker.

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Manila Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Manila.

MANILA - Ein Film von Romuald Karmakar - Original Kino-Trailer von 2000

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FAQ

Manila FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Manila, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Manila?

Manila runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Manila released?

Manila was released on June 29, 2000.

Who directed Manila?

Manila was directed by Romuald Karmakar.

More films by Romuald Karmakar

Who is in the cast of Manila?

Manila stars Elizabeth McGovern as Elizabeth, Margit Carstensen as Regine Gorler and Jürgen Vogel as Rudi, among 14 credited actors.

Does Manila have a post-credit scene?

No. Manila has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Manila in?

The original language of Manila is German.

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