Tiger Ghost (1959)

Tiger Ghost (1959) poster

Produced by Cathay-Keris, this omnibus of three stories (with different directors) was adapted from mystery tales featuring Detective Inspector Latiff (S. Roomai Noor), a character created Pelham Groom, a former British officer and genre writer who settled in Singapore. Latiff’s ‘Watson’ is a female Chinese forensic doctor (Mary Lim), and the first story 'Mud on Her Shoes' hinges on the romance between an English expat and a Malay woman. The second story is the titular 'Hantu Rimau'. The third tale ’Double Knock Out’, heralded as the first depiction of a local boxing match, was shot in Happy World (later renamed Gay World), one of the night-life amusement parks known as the ‘Worlds’. 'Mud on Her Shoes' directed by L. Krishnan, 'Hantu Rimau' directed by B.N. Rao, 'Double Knock Out' directed by S. Roomai Noor

Director: L. Krishnan, Dato' S. Roomai Noor, B. N. Rao
Genre: Crime, Horror
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: S.A. D'Cruz, Tsin Ming Chin
Editing: Hussein Haniff
Production: Cathay-Keris Film Productions
Country: Malaysia, Singapore
Language: Bahasa melayu
Original Language: ms

Themes

Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Whistling Murderer and Creepy Mystery, Occult and Witchcraft

Keywords

detective, black magic, murderer, forensic pathologist, boxing match, mystery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tiger Ghost about?
Produced by Cathay-Keris, this omnibus of three stories (with different directors) was adapted from mystery tales featuring Detective Inspector Latiff (S. Roomai Noor), a character created Pelham Groom, a former British officer and genre writer who settled in Singapore. Latiff’s ‘Watson’ is a female Chinese forensic doctor (Mary Lim), and the first story 'Mud on Her Shoes' hinges on the romance between an English expat and a Malay woman. The second story is the titular 'Hantu Rimau'. The third tale ’Double Knock Out’, heralded as the first depiction of a local boxing match, was shot in Happy World (later renamed Gay World), one of the night-life amusement parks known as the ‘Worlds’. 'Mud on Her Shoes' directed by L. Krishnan, 'Hantu Rimau' directed by B.N. Rao, 'Double Knock Out' directed by S. Roomai Noor
Who directed Tiger Ghost?
Tiger Ghost was directed by L. Krishnan, Dato' S. Roomai Noor, B. N. Rao.
Who stars in Tiger Ghost?
Tiger Ghost stars Mary Lim, Siput Sarawak, Yem, Safinah, Puteh Lawak, Aman Belon.
How long is Tiger Ghost?
Tiger Ghost has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Tiger Ghost?
Tiger Ghost is a Crime, Horror film.
Where was Tiger Ghost produced?
Tiger Ghost was produced in Malaysia, Singapore.
What are the themes of Tiger Ghost?
The themes of Tiger Ghost include: Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Whistling Murderer and Creepy Mystery, Occult and Witchcraft.