Samarang
"With all the natural beauty of the South Seas!"
Originally released in 1933. Samarang is a action/documentary film. directed by Ward Wing. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A pseudo-documentary, “Samarang” tells the story of lowly Ahmang (Captain A.V. Cockle) and his socially superior love, Sai-Yu (Theresa Seth). Both live in the village of Samarang in the Indian Ocean. Because Sai-Yu is the daughter of a chief and Ahmang is but a poor fisherman, he needs to increase his wealth before asking for her hand. Thus he accepts the perilous offer of the wily Chang-Fu, who seeks pearl divers. Ahmang must brave the treacherous waters of the Forbidden Lagoon of Sakai, home to bloodthirsty cannibals, killer sharks, and a monstrous grasping octopus. Sai-Yu and Ahmang’s younger brother Ko-Hai come along for kicks, too. Ahmang finds his pearl, but he and Sai-Yu are stranded on the island, where they befriend a local orangutan. When they return to the boat, a shark kills Ko-Hai, and Ahmang must get revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- B.F. Zeidman Productions Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samarang about?
A pseudo-documentary, “Samarang” tells the story of lowly Ahmang (Captain A.V. Cockle) and his socially superior love, Sai-Yu (Theresa Seth). Both live in the village of Samarang in the Indian...
Who directed Samarang?
Samarang was directed by Ward Wing.
How long is Samarang?
Samarang has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Samarang released?
Samarang was released on June 28, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samarang?
The main cast of Samarang includes Ahmang, Sai-Yu, Chang-Fu, Mamounah, Ko-Hal.