Sapphire
Nilam
Synopsis
The film tells the story of a young Javanese man, Ahmad, who leaves his village with a magic protective dagger given to him by his mother. He takes to the seas, eager to discover the world. He reaches the exotic Arabian coast, and travels all the way to Egypt, encountering belly dancers, harem women, etc. He meets Princess Nilam and falls in love. Nilam's father will allow Ahmad to marry her only if he brings back a blue diamond guarded by monsters at a faraway location.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. S. Rajhans
- Screenplay & Story
- AR Iyer
- Original Title
- Nilam
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. S. Rajhans
AR Iyer
Department Leadership Roster
B. S. Rajhans
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapphire
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What is Sapphire about?
The film tells the story of a young Javanese man, Ahmad, who leaves his village with a magic protective dagger given to him by his mother. He takes to the seas, eager to discover the world. He reaches the exotic Arabian coast, and travels all the way to Egypt, encountering belly dancers, harem women, etc. He meets Princess Nilam and falls in love. Nilam's father will allow Ahmad to marry her only if he brings back a blue diamond guarded by monsters at a faraway location.
Who directed Sapphire?
Sapphire was directed by B. S. Rajhans.
Who stars in Sapphire?
The principal cast of Sapphire includes Dato' S. Roomai Noor, Siput Sarawak, Daeng Idris, P. Ramlee, Jaafar Wiryo.
When was Sapphire released and how long is it?
Sapphire was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.