Amok (1934)
Dr. Holk leads an isolated and lonely existence in a small, Dutch colony in the tropics. Having fled from love and civilization, his only companions now are alcohol and his work, which takes him to villages ravaged by dirt, fever and a strange illness which turns innocent people into madmen: Amok. One day, he is called on by Helene Haviland, who asks him to abort her lover's child before her husband returns from abroad. Even though Holk is enchanted by her seductive beauty, he haughtily refuses her request. Rejected, the woman turns to a Chinese practitioner. When Holk tracks her down in a dirty dive, it's already too late for the two of them.
Director: Fyodor Otsep
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 21, 1934
Cast
- Marcelle Chantal - Hélène Haviland
- Jean Yonnel - Dr. Holk
- Valéry Inkijinoff - Maté / Amok-afflicted Native
- Jean Servais - Jean
- Fréhel - Singer
- Pierre Magnier - President
- Hubert Daix - Van der Tomb
- Madeleine Guitty - Cabaret maid
- Claude Barghon - Lili Haviland
- Soura Hari - Balinese Dancer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Curt Courant
Production: Pathé-Natan
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Fyodor Otsep
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Amok about?
- Dr. Holk leads an isolated and lonely existence in a small, Dutch colony in the tropics. Having fled from love and civilization, his only companions now are alcohol and his work, which takes him to villages ravaged by dirt, fever and a strange illness which turns innocent people into madmen: Amok. One day, he is called on by Helene Haviland, who asks him to abort her lover's child before her husband returns from abroad. Even though Holk is enchanted by her seductive beauty, he haughtily refuses her request. Rejected, the woman turns to a Chinese practitioner. When Holk tracks her down in a dirty dive, it's already too late for the two of them.
- Who directed Amok?
- Amok was directed by Fyodor Otsep.
- Who stars in Amok?
- Amok stars Marcelle Chantal, Jean Yonnel, Valéry Inkijinoff, Jean Servais, Fréhel, Pierre Magnier.
- How long is Amok?
- Amok has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Amok?
- Amok is a Drama film.
- Where was Amok produced?
- Amok was produced in France.