Anak Dara movie poster

Anak Dara

January 1, 1966 1h 46m

Originally released in 1966. Anak Dara is a drama film. directed by M. Amin.

Starring Tony Kassim, Suraya Haron, and Malek Selamat

Synopsis

Zaleha, a beautiful young woman gets betrothed to Zaki, her staunch and religious childhood sweetheart in an arranged marriage that seems to be a perfect union since the pair have been infatuated with one another. However, family friend Untung (played by Mat Sentol) desires to take Zaleha as his second wife and conspires with the nosy matchmaker Mak Andam to concoct a scandalous love affair that Zaleha had before marriage. Zaki chances upon the fabricated proof on the wedding night and believes Zaleha to be tainted. He self-righteously insults his newly wedded wife and distances away from her, much to the confusion and annoyance of their families, as Zaki is suspected to be impotent.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1966 60 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
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Language MS Original language
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Country Singapore Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
MS

Production Companies

  • Cathay-Keris Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anak Dara about?

Zaleha, a beautiful young woman gets betrothed to Zaki, her staunch and religious childhood sweetheart in an arranged marriage that seems to be a perfect union since the pair have been infatuated w...

Who directed Anak Dara?

Anak Dara was directed by M. Amin.

How long is Anak Dara?

Anak Dara has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Anak Dara released?

Anak Dara was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Anak Dara?

The main cast of Anak Dara includes Tony Kassim, Suraya Haron, Malek Selamat, Jah Lelawati, S. Rosli.