Devil’s Eye (1962)
Manis and her fisherman father receive a guest named Suleiman at their humble kampung house. He is well-liked by them both and becomes a frequent visitor who helps out with the daily chores. Unbeknownst to Manis, the young man is in fact a prince-in-disguise. So a romance between a royal and a commoner blossoms, as the couple exchange teasing pantuns at the next opportunity - while gathering wood, or while tidying up the rumah ibu. All is bliss when Manis agrees to marry Suleiman in secret even after finding out his true identity. Separation of the loving pair beckons when the prince receives news from the palace and returns to his ailing father, who at his death bed agrees to a royal intermarriage between his son and a princess from a neighbouring monarchy. A family reconciliation and cursed tragedy ensue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Devil’s Eye about?
- Manis and her fisherman father receive a guest named Suleiman at their humble kampung house. He is well-liked by them both and becomes a frequent visitor who helps out with the daily chores. Unbeknownst to Manis, the young man is in fact a prince-in-disguise. So a romance between a royal and a commoner blossoms, as the couple exchange teasing pantuns at the next opportunity - while gathering wood, or while tidying up the rumah ibu. All is bliss when Manis agrees to marry Suleiman in secret even after finding out his true identity. Separation of the loving pair beckons when the prince receives news from the palace and returns to his ailing father, who at his death bed agrees to a royal intermarriage between his son and a princess from a neighbouring monarchy. A family reconciliation and cursed tragedy ensue.
- Who directed Devil’s Eye?
- Devil’s Eye was directed by Hussein Haniff.
- Who stars in Devil’s Eye?
- Devil’s Eye stars Fatimah Ahmad, Yusof Latiff, Siti Tanjung Perak, Siput Sarawak, Dollah Sarawak.
- How long is Devil’s Eye?
- Devil’s Eye has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Devil’s Eye?
- Devil’s Eye is a Drama, Romance, Horror film.
- Where was Devil’s Eye produced?
- Devil’s Eye was produced in Malaysia, Singapore.