The Big Durian
Synopsis
On the night of 18 October 1987, a soldier ran amok with an M16 in the area of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Due to the thorny circumstances of the time and place, his amok triggered a citywide panic and rumours of racial riots. Why did he do it? Why were Malaysians so jittery at the time? And what happened next? "The Big Durian" speaks to 23 Malaysians (some real, some fictional) to find out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amir Muhammad
- Screenplay & Story
- Amir Muhammad
- Original Title
- The Big Durian
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Doghouse73 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amir Muhammad
Amir Muhammad
Department Leadership Roster
Amir Muhammad
Director
Amir Muhammad
Writer
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What is The Big Durian about?
On the night of 18 October 1987, a soldier ran amok with an M16 in the area of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Due to the thorny circumstances of the time and place, his amok triggered a citywide panic and rumours of racial riots. Why did he do it? Why were Malaysians so jittery at the time? And what happened next? "The Big Durian" speaks to 23 Malaysians (some real, some fictional) to find out.
Who directed The Big Durian?
The Big Durian was directed by Amir Muhammad.
Who stars in The Big Durian?
The principal cast of The Big Durian includes Amir Muhammad, Salleh Ben Joned, Patrick Teoh.
When was The Big Durian released and how long is it?
The Big Durian was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.