M. Amin

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M. Amin

Born September 1, 1924 · Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia

Died January 8, 2003 · aged 78

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 di…

Known For

PuakaPuaka · 1970
Puaka
1970
MovieHorror
Hantu Puaka refers to a kind of ghost in Malay belief, probably from the jinns / devils, which is said to roam along the bad weather. 1) They are believed to often follow natural phenomena and cause damage to propertes. 2) They are said to be of creatures that live in (creepy) water.3) They can possesses and cause pain to the host
The Oily ManThe Oily Man · 1958
The Oily Man
1958
MovieHorrorMystery
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.
Mat BondMat Bond · 1967
Mat Bond
★ 7.51967
MovieComedy
Mat has always dreamt of becoming a secret agent since he was young. After accidentally finding and consuming an elixir that grants indestructibility, he gets his wish when he is hired to retrieve a briefcase that contains these elixir pills. With a motley crew on his tail, Mat realises that leading a spy’s life like James Bond is harder than he imagined.
AzuraAzura · 1984
Azura
★ 6.01984
MovieDramaMusic
A boy from a wealthy family is always socializing with the wrong group of friends. He is very mischief and always involved in gang fights. One day he met a girl and falls in love with her. The girl, Azura, later changed the boy's character and he became a good and well mannered boy. He proposed to Azura but thier marriage was objected by his parents because Azura comes from a poor family. Despite of his parents objection, he marries Azura and leaves behind all his family's wealth. He works as a laborer to support Azura. Everything was perfect until one day Azura is found to be pregnant. Her husband suspects that the baby she is carrying does'nt belong to him. Misunderstanding then arise between them...
Muda MudiMuda Mudi · 1965
Muda Mudi
1965
MovieDramaMusic
Dayang an actor suffering from the decline due to increasing age and try to change the appearance to look younger. Film Muda Mudi is a Malay film which was published in Malaysia in 1965. The film Muda Mudi issued in the form of black and white film without color. Muda Mudi film directed by director M. Amin in 1965.
Hang JebatHang Jebat · 1961
Hang Jebat
★ 8.01961
MovieHistoryDrama
Inspired by a Malay legend about two friends whose relationship is tested by conflicting loyalties.
SerikandiSerikandi · 1969
Serikandi
1969
MovieAction
This film tells the greatness of Sri Mala who avenge the death of his father who slandered the Chiefs. To satisfy his desire, he agreed with his brother, Kencana to marry the Sultan. The opportunity was not wasted Sri Mala to advise the sultan, who had only according to the dictates of the speakers said that the lust for power.
Harimau JadianHarimau Jadian · 1972
Harimau Jadian
1972
Movie
A young merchant learns the art of transforming himself into a tiger, on condition of him adhering to some rules. Using his skills, he takes revenge on those who had tortured and attempted to harm him. However, as he breaks the rules he had promised to observe, he pays the ultimate price.

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Tiger GhostTiger Ghost · 1959
Tiger Ghost
1959
MovieCrimeHorror
Produced by Cathay-Keris, this omnibus of three stories (with different directors) was adapted from mystery tales featuring Detective Inspector Latiff (S. Roomai Noor), a character created Pelham Groom, a former British officer and genre writer who settled in Singapore. Latiff’s ‘Watson’ is a female Chinese forensic doctor (Mary Lim), and the first story 'Mud on Her Shoes' hinges on the romance between an English expat and a Malay woman. The second story is the titular 'Hantu Rimau'. The third tale ’Double Knock Out’, heralded as the first depiction of a local boxing match, was shot in Happy World (later renamed Gay World), one of the night-life amusement parks known as the ‘Worlds’. 'Mud on Her Shoes' directed by L. Krishnan, 'Hantu Rimau' directed by B.N. Rao, 'Double Knock Out' directed by S. Roomai Noor

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Goddess of PurityGoddess of Purity · 1950
Goddess of Purity
1950
Movie
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