Mata Hari
Synopsis
'Mata Hari', the daughter of a kampong headman is captured by the Japanese. She witnesses the atrocities committed by the invaders, who tortured her father to death and round up innocent women to become prostitutes and mistresses for their commanders. Not wanting to cower to the enemy, Mata Hari decides to form and lead a guerilla force to fight the Japanese.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramon A. Estella
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdul Razak
- Original Title
- Mata Hari
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramon A. Estella
Abdul Razak
R.C. Purushothanam
Lee Thiam Yiak
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Abdul Razak
Writer
Ramon A. Estella
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
R.C. Purushothanam
Director of Photography
Lee Thiam Yiak
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mata Hari
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What is Mata Hari about?
'Mata Hari', the daughter of a kampong headman is captured by the Japanese. She witnesses the atrocities committed by the invaders, who tortured her father to death and round up innocent women to become prostitutes and mistresses for their commanders. Not wanting to cower to the enemy, Mata Hari decides to form and lead a guerilla force to fight the Japanese.
Who directed Mata Hari?
Mata Hari was directed by Ramon A. Estella.
Who stars in Mata Hari?
The principal cast of Mata Hari includes Maria Menado, Ahmad Mahmud, Salleh Kamil, Omar Rojik, Aziz Jaafar.
When was Mata Hari released and how long is it?
Mata Hari was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.