M. Amin
Also Known As: M Amin, Muhammad Amin bin Haji Ihsan
Biography: Muhammad Amin bin Haji Ihsan or better known as M. Amin(1 September 1924 – 8 January 2003) is a Malaysian actor, director and writer. He was known for his socio -political observations on the Malays which inspired him into his films. His career began in 1950's when he migrated to Singapore to apply for a position as a sailor. However, things took a change as he was called to acted under the direction of an Indian at Malay Film Productions. Since he was good at reading, he has served at Malay Film company as a teacher to teach the Malay actors to write and read.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia
Birthday: September 01, 1924
Deathday: January 08, 2003
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Gender: Male
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Silat Legenda
Overview: This fictional film tells the story of the adventures of five young people who finally discover the weapon of wisdom. Set against the backdrop of a futuristic erain Malacca, the film brought a new perspective to the story of Hang Tuah and his five brothers.
Genres: Animation Action History Fantasy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1998-08-27
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Pak Pandir Modern
Overview: The film tells of Pak Pandir, a rich man who uses a strange approach to his daily life. She raised her four children using a strict disciplinary approach such as having to get up early in the morning, to sleep early at night, and not to mix with women as well as the common people in the village. However, without her knowledge, her children were already hanging out with the people in her village. The problem begins when her children compete against each other to win the heart of a girl who is in fact a dumb girl who is an individual who desperately wants her daughter to marry rich and wealthy people. Unfortunately, without the knowledge of his children Mr Pandir himself managed to get the girl to be his wife.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Johnny Bikin Filem
Overview: Johnny Bikin Filem is a noir film that tells about a gangster who gets involved in filmmaking set in the 1950s Singapore.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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The Black Hand Gang
Overview: Che Mamat is always unfortunate. Most of the things that he does goes wrong which makes him wasting most of his time telling stories to kids. Due to his lover pressure he agrees to enter a short story competition. His winning over this competition changed his lifestyle very drastically when he was being offered a position as a reporter at a national newspaper.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang
Overview: Based on the royal and political events during the heyday of the Malacca Sultanate. A member of the Sultanate, Megat Datuk Seri Rama, successfully defeats a group of pirates, and rescues a local beautiful woman in the process. The king, Sultan Mahmud, was delighted with his victory for his kingdom and promotes Megat Datuk Seri Rama to Rear Admiral Datuk. This leads to resentment and jealousy from another member of the court, Bija Tun Ali, especially after Rear Admiral Megat Datuk Seri Rama marries the woman he rescued. Bija Tun Ali then leads a conspiracy against him which ultimately leads to tragedy and upheaval in the kingdom. Written by mahajanssen
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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The Oily Man
Overview: A village comes alive with fear when a nefarious ‘oily man’ terrorises women in the dead of night. At their wits end, the local police enlist the help of talented police inspector Dasuki to trap and end the oily man’s mischief. Orang Minyak was digitally restored by the Asian Film Archive in 2018 using a 16mm black & white composite release print from its collection.
Genres: Horror Mystery Romance Music
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1958-02-12
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Goddess of Purity
Overview: The film Dewi Murni is an adaptation of Kalidasa’s Shakuntala. This is established through the identification of chronological events that are similar to the story of Shakuntala authored by Kalidasa. Adaptations have been made to the Indian story, transforming it to the Malay version and prominent differences are notable. The principal story of Dewi Murni remains the same whereby the main characters meet in unlikely surroundings, woo and get married. Both King Dushyanta [in Shakuntala] and King Indraloka [in Dewi Murni] lose memory of their wives (in different ways), the heroines lose their signet rings and are rejected by their respective husbands at the palace court. In both stories, the rings are discovered in a fish’s maw and upon its re-emergence, the kings’ memories of their respective wives are regained. In the end after a period of separation, the lovers are reunited. - Sumathi Maniam Raj & Raja Morgan Veerappan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-07-15
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Rasa Sayang Eh
Overview: When the treasure map that became a bone of contention has fallen into the hands of a famous comedian, various funny action applies. Rasa Sayang Eh is a Malay film published in Malaysia in 1959. The film Rasa Sayang Eh published in the form of color film. Rasa Sayang Eh film first aired in 1959 in the cinema across the country. Displaying Wahid Satay, Dollah Sarawak, Kasma Booty, Salmah Ahmad, M. Amin, Yem and crowded again.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Dang Anom
Overview: Dang Anom, the beautiful daughter of Sang Rajuna Tapa, is engaged to Panglima Malang. Having fallen for Dang Anom, the Sultan makes her his concubine against her wish. Panglima Malang is helpless but manages to sneak into the palace for a secret meeting with Dang Anom. Unfortunately, they are caught and the Sultan sentences the lovers to be killed in a cruel manner. In order to save his daughter, Sang Rajuna Tapa opens the gate of the fort and lets the army of the Majapahit into the sultanate.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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The Virgin of Borneo
Overview: Asun, a young man from the Dayak jungle tribe ventures out of the forest and gets lost. He is rescued by Malay villagers, and befriends one of their sons, Noor. Years go by, and the two of them remain friends. Noor, by now the head of his village, sets off on a long jungle trip with Asun. Unfortunately, they are attacked by Iban warriors, who capture Noor and take him to their village, where they intend to cut his head off during a sacrificial ritual.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ms
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Raden Mas
Overview: The movie adaptation based on the legend of Raden May Ayu. It follows the original tale rather closely, though a few variations of the legend do exist. The essence of each of the variations is more or less the same: Radin Mas Ayu is the baby daughter of Pangeran (brother of the Sultan of Java) and a court dancer; she is forced to go on exile to Temasek with his father after the Sultan disagrees with her parents' marriage and burns their house down, killing her mother. Radin Mas Ayu grows up to be a pious and filial daughter, but is despised out of jealousy by her stepmother. She eventually sacrifices herself as she shields her father from a murderous attack.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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The Oily Man Strikes Again
Overview: The story of an oily man that escape from a prison with the help of his master. With the escape of that oily man, it make the people of the village afraid and feel unsecure
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1959-01-02
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Twin Sisters
Overview: KEMBAR is about two identical twin sisters who are separated at a young age. One of the twins, Asmah (Mariam), gets lost during a family outing to a night carnival. An old fisherman finds Asmah and adopts her. The other twin, Asiah (also Mariam, in a double role), grows up to be a famed dance hostess. Asmah, on the other hand, lives in the fishing village with her foster father. A chance encounter (love at first sight) in waters off the village leads Asmah to fall in love with Bashir, a wealthy young man from the city. However, they lose touch when Asmah relocates elsewhere to work as a servant. Bashir tries to seek Asmah out, but gets acquainted with the other twin Asiah instead. A case of mistaken identity that eventually leads to tragedy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1950-08-19
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Sejoli
Overview: A malay classic film produce in 1951 with star name such as P Ramlee, Kasma Booty, Neng Yatimah. Directed by B.S. Rajhans
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1951-06-19
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Between Smiling and Crying
Overview: Abidin is an engineer working in a mine . The mine owner named Hamid was a cheapskate. Hamid had a daughter named Maimonides who love Abidin . One day , an accident at the mine and a worker had died. Hamid does not want to pay the compensation to the families of these workers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1952-02-27
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Hang Jebat
Overview: Inspired by a Malay legend about two friends whose relationship is tested by conflicting loyalties.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1961-05-15
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Rahsia Hatiku
Overview: Inspired by the novel Little Women, where three sisters and their mother have to come to terms with the year-long absence of their father.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: ms
Release Date: 1975-06-18
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Siti Zubaidah
Overview: Siti Zubaidah is based upon the 19th century poem 'Syair Siti Zubaidah Perang Cina'. It centers on Siti Zubaidah, the wife of Sultan Zainal Abidin, who is left defenseless after her husband is taken hostage by a Chinese empress. She eventually allies herself with Princess Rukia of Yunnan, who had fled her own palace under threats of sexual assault. Taking matters into their own hands, they adopt male identities and lead a military conquest across China to rescue the Sultan. Directed by B. N. Rao and starring Maria Menado, the Cathay production borrowed from both of its niches at the time: the film language and costume styles of Malay cinema and Chinese wuxia films, resulting in an imagined reality fusing both visual cultures. At the core of the myriad garbs, armour, accessories and makeup donned by the characters, the tale chronicles the adoption of transformative identities to overcome adversity, enact justice and revenge.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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