Insan (1955)
The same year Shaw’s Malay Film Productions released P. Ramlee’s Penarek Becha, they also produced this melodrama centred around another humble trishaw driver. Like Ramlee’s film it was co-written by young literary upstart Jamil Sulong (who later became a director). Similar issues around class, wealth and modernity are explored through the tale of a kindly older trishaw driver (Omar Rojik) who adopts Jamilah, an orphan and marries her guardian, offering her a simple but better life (including a very, very long visit the circus). As the years pass Jamilah pulls away from her impoverished kampong life towards a world of motor cars and monied families, while kind Omar’s health is failing. A classic slice of social-realist melodrama.
Director: K. M. Basker
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 7, 1955
Cast
Country: Malaysia
Language: Bahasa melayu
Original Language: ms
More Films by Director: K. M. Basker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Insan about?
- The same year Shaw’s Malay Film Productions released P. Ramlee’s Penarek Becha, they also produced this melodrama centred around another humble trishaw driver. Like Ramlee’s film it was co-written by young literary upstart Jamil Sulong (who later became a director). Similar issues around class, wealth and modernity are explored through the tale of a kindly older trishaw driver (Omar Rojik) who adopts Jamilah, an orphan and marries her guardian, offering her a simple but better life (including a very, very long visit the circus). As the years pass Jamilah pulls away from her impoverished kampong life towards a world of motor cars and monied families, while kind Omar’s health is failing. A classic slice of social-realist melodrama.
- Who directed Insan?
- Insan was directed by K. M. Basker.
- Who stars in Insan?
- Insan stars Datin Saadiah, Siput Sarawak, Omar Rojik, Ahmad Mahmud, Latifah Omar.
- How long is Insan?
- Insan has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Insan?
- Insan is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Insan produced?
- Insan was produced in Malaysia.