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Amok

November 8, 1997 1h 43m

Originally released in 1997. Amok is a drama/romance film. directed by Adman Salleh.

Starring Nasir Bilal Khan, Ramona Rahman, and Hans Isaac

Synopsis

In the 1960's of Malaysia, Natalie is an American on a Peace Corp mission. She meets Wan, a local man, and they become involved. Natalie is wild and carefree, yet very aware of Malay custom and tradition. Wan is very traditional, and has a strong-willed mother who wants him home to marry the girl of her choice. Supernatural elements manifesting themselves in his recurring nightmares compound his sense of guilt for the great sin he has committed. Torn between two cultures, Wan becomes more unhappy and unhinged when he realizes that Natalie has no interest in any commitment. Something's going to snap...

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 8, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
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Language MS Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
MS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amok about?

In the 1960's of Malaysia, Natalie is an American on a Peace Corp mission. She meets Wan, a local man, and they become involved. Natalie is wild and carefree, yet very aware of Malay custom and tra...

Who directed Amok?

Amok was directed by Adman Salleh.

How long is Amok?

Amok has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Amok released?

Amok was released on November 8, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Amok?

The main cast of Amok includes Nasir Bilal Khan, Ramona Rahman, Hans Isaac, Rosnani Jamil, Samantha Schubert.