The Big Durian (2003)
On the night of 18 October 1987, a soldier ran amok with an M16 in the area of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Due to the thorny circumstances of the time and place, his amok triggered a citywide panic and rumours of racial riots. Why did he do it? Why were Malaysians so jittery at the time? And what happened next? "The Big Durian" speaks to 23 Malaysians (some real, some fictional) to find out.
Director: Amir Muhammad
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 1, 2003
Cast
- Amir Muhammad - Narrator
- Salleh Ben Joned
- Patrick Teoh
Screenplay
Production: Doghouse73 Pictures
Country: Malaysia
Language: Bahasa melayu, English, 普通话, தமிழ்
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Amir Muhammad
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Durian about?
- On the night of 18 October 1987, a soldier ran amok with an M16 in the area of Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Due to the thorny circumstances of the time and place, his amok triggered a citywide panic and rumours of racial riots. Why did he do it? Why were Malaysians so jittery at the time? And what happened next? "The Big Durian" speaks to 23 Malaysians (some real, some fictional) to find out.
- Who directed The Big Durian?
- The Big Durian was directed by Amir Muhammad.
- Who stars in The Big Durian?
- The Big Durian stars Amir Muhammad, Salleh Ben Joned, Patrick Teoh.
- How long is The Big Durian?
- The Big Durian has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Durian?
- The Big Durian is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Big Durian produced?
- The Big Durian was produced in Malaysia.