The Skeleton Ghost
Hantu Jerangkong
Synopsis
Chaos is unleashed in several villages by an old demonic witch who rises from the dead. In a creepy hut filled with kemenyan incense smoke, an old witch is performing a ritual with a skull on a pedestal. The skull then transforms into a talking head that laughs often! “Aku tidak mahu mati! (I don’t want to die)” she cackles, and the head grants her wish.
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Aziz Jaafar
Musa
S. Kadarisman
Tok Penghulu (village head)
Hashimah Yon
Ramlah
Aziz Sattar
Ajis
S. Shamsuddin
Sudin
Ibrahim Pendek
Ketot
Siti Tanjung Perak
Milah
Malek Sutan Muda
Tok Pawang
Omar Suwita
Hantu
Zainon Fiji
Enon/Hantu Jerangkung
Saamah
Isteri Tok Leman
Shariff Dol
Saleh
Kemat Hassan
Madun
Nyong Ismail
Tok Leman
HM Busra
Buntal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K. M. Basker
- Original Title
- Hantu Jerangkong
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K. M. Basker
Department Leadership Roster
K. M. Basker
Director
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What is The Skeleton Ghost about?
Chaos is unleashed in several villages by an old demonic witch who rises from the dead. In a creepy hut filled with kemenyan incense smoke, an old witch is performing a ritual with a skull on a pedestal. The skull then transforms into a talking head that laughs often! “Aku tidak mahu mati! (I don’t want to die)” she cackles, and the head grants her wish.
Who directed The Skeleton Ghost?
The Skeleton Ghost was directed by K. M. Basker.
Who stars in The Skeleton Ghost?
The principal cast of The Skeleton Ghost includes Aziz Jaafar, S. Kadarisman, Hashimah Yon, Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin.
When was The Skeleton Ghost released and how long is it?
The Skeleton Ghost was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.