Fine Needle
Jarum Halus
Synopsis
It is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. The film’s title (Malay: "Fine Needle") is derived from a Malay idiom meaning web of deceit or conspiracy, which is a major theme in the plot of the film. The plot remains faithful to the source material, with the cast all taking their Shakespearian counterparts either in name, character or both.
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Justin Chan - Jarum Halus trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-01
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Tan
- Screenplay & Story
- James Thoo, William Shakespeare, Mark Tan
- Original Score
- Rabbit, San Weng Onn
- Original Title
- Jarum Halus
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $40K
- Production Studios
- Sparky Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Tan
James Thoo, William Shakespeare, Mark Tan
Rabbit, San Weng Onn
Aaron Chung
Eleanor Low, Mark Tan
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Tan
Director
Eleanor Low
Producer
Mark Tan
Producer
James Thoo
Writer
Mark Tan
Writer
Aaron Chung
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fine Needle
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What is Fine Needle about?
It is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. The film’s title (Malay: "Fine Needle") is derived from a Malay idiom meaning web of deceit or conspiracy, which is a major theme in the plot of the film. The plot remains faithful to the source material, with the cast all taking their Shakespearian counterparts either in name, character or both.
Who directed Fine Needle?
Fine Needle was directed by Mark Tan.
Who stars in Fine Needle?
The principal cast of Fine Needle includes Christien New, Juliana Ibrahim, Razif Hashim, Rahim Razali, Justin Chan.
When was Fine Needle released and how long is it?
Fine Needle was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Fine Needle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fine Needle was composed by Rabbit, San Weng Onn.