Anak Dara
Synopsis
Zaleha, a beautiful young woman gets betrothed to Zaki, her staunch and religious childhood sweetheart in an arranged marriage that seems to be a perfect union since the pair have been infatuated with one another. However, family friend Untung (played by Mat Sentol) desires to take Zaleha as his second wife and conspires with the nosy matchmaker Mak Andam to concoct a scandalous love affair that Zaleha had before marriage. Zaki chances upon the fabricated proof on the wedding night and believes Zaleha to be tainted. He self-righteously insults his newly wedded wife and distances away from her, much to the confusion and annoyance of their families, as Zaki is suspected to be impotent.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M. Amin
- Original Title
- Anak Dara
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Cathay-Keris Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M. Amin
Loke Wan Tho, Ho Ah Loke
Department Leadership Roster
Loke Wan Tho
Producer
M. Amin
Director
Ho Ah Loke
Producer
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What is Anak Dara about?
Zaleha, a beautiful young woman gets betrothed to Zaki, her staunch and religious childhood sweetheart in an arranged marriage that seems to be a perfect union since the pair have been infatuated with one another. However, family friend Untung (played by Mat Sentol) desires to take Zaleha as his second wife and conspires with the nosy matchmaker Mak Andam to concoct a scandalous love affair that Zaleha had before marriage. Zaki chances upon the fabricated proof on the wedding night and believes Zaleha to be tainted. He self-righteously insults his newly wedded wife and distances away from her, much to the confusion and annoyance of their families, as Zaki is suspected to be impotent.
Who directed Anak Dara?
Anak Dara was directed by M. Amin.
Who stars in Anak Dara?
The principal cast of Anak Dara includes Tony Kassim, Suraya Haron, Malek Selamat, Jah Lelawati, S. Rosli.
When was Anak Dara released and how long is it?
Anak Dara was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.