Movie

Nilam

(ms)

1949

1h42m

Nilam

Drama

Overview: The film tells the story of a young Javanese man, Ahmad, who leaves his village with a magic protective dagger given to him by his mother. He takes to the seas, eager to discover the world. He reaches the exotic Arabian coast, and travels all the way to Egypt, encountering belly dancers, harem women, etc. He meets Princess Nilam and falls in love. Nilam's father will allow Ahmad to marry her only if he brings back a blue diamond guarded by monsters at a faraway location.

Status: Released

Release date: September 28, 1949

Countries of origin: Singapore,

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Production company:
  • Malay Film Productions Ltd.

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Dato' S. Roomai Noor

Dato' S. Roomai Noor

as Ahmad

Siput Sarawak

Siput Sarawak

as Puteri Nilam @ ...

Daeng Idris

Daeng Idris

as Jaiman @ Paiman

P. Ramlee

P. Ramlee

as Rashid

Jaafar Wiryo

Jaafar Wiryo

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