Intramuros (1964): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1964, Intramuros is a drama and bélica film directed by Gerardo de Leon, running about 88 minutes. “Gateway to the Bloodiest Battle of the Philippines” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the final days of the battle of Manila during World War II, fanatical Japanese naval forces barricade themselves inside the walls of Intramuros, the ancient Spanish walled city of Manila. In a suicidal last stand, the Japanese hold many thousand Filipinos captive within the fortress, despite the incessant bombardment of United States artillery. An American war correspondent, Murray, arrives at the front line where a guerrilla unit led by American Lieutenant Sorenson makes contact with a young Filipino fighter, Nardo, who has escaped the fortress through a sewer passage. Nardo proposes a plan to rescue the prisoners through the tunnel.

Who’s in it. Intramuros stars Jock Mahoney as Lt. Jim Sorenson, Fernando Poe Jr. as Sgt. Nardo Maglaya, Michael Parsons as Papa and Oscar Roncal as Joker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Intramuros has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intramuros page.

If you liked it. Fans of Intramuros tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.