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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19991h 34mJapan, Malaysia

Jogho

Synopsis

Mamat is a native of Kelantan, Malaysia, but he had left Malaysia many years earlier to join his brother Lazim in South Thailand in order to continue making his living as a trainer of fighting bulls (a Jogho). The practice had been outlawed in Malaysia but continued in Thailand. Mamat lives with his wife and three daughters, three divorcees and one who has not yet married, but he has sent his only son to boarding school in Kelantan. Mamat and Lazim are the leaders in a small village that depends mostly on the money won from gambling in bullfights for its sustenance. The story begins when Lazim is killed by Isa at the bullfighting arena.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

NHK Asian Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
U-Wei Haji Saari
Screenplay & Story
U-Wei Haji Saari, S. Othman Kelantan
Original Title
Jogho
Country of Origin
Japan, Malaysia
Spoken Languages
Malay, Thai
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Gambar Tanah Licin, NHK

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

U-Wei Haji Saari

Screenplay & Story

U-Wei Haji Saari, S. Othman Kelantan

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:S. Othman Kelantan

Department Leadership Roster

U-Wei Haji Saari

U-Wei Haji Saari

Director

U-Wei Haji Saari

U-Wei Haji Saari

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jogho.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jogho

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Jogho about?

Mamat is a native of Kelantan, Malaysia, but he had left Malaysia many years earlier to join his brother Lazim in South Thailand in order to continue making his living as a trainer of fighting bulls (a Jogho). The practice had been outlawed in Malaysia but continued in Thailand. Mamat lives with his wife and three daughters, three divorcees and one who has not yet married, but he has sent his only son to boarding school in Kelantan. Mamat and Lazim are the leaders in a small village that depends mostly on the money won from gambling in bullfights for its sustenance. The story begins when Lazim is killed by Isa at the bullfighting arena.

Who directed Jogho?

Jogho was directed by U-Wei Haji Saari.

Who stars in Jogho?

The principal cast of Jogho includes Khalid Salleh, Normah Damanhuri, Sabri Yunus, Datuk Baharuddin Omar, Ijoy Azhari.

When was Jogho released and how long is it?

Jogho was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

Is Jogho based on a book or true story?

Jogho is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S. Othman Kelantan".