Mat Toyol
Originally released in 1969. Mat Toyol is a comedy film. directed by Mat Sentol.
Starring Mat Sentol, Omar Hitam, and Momo Latiff
Synopsis
For selfish and petty gains, the village head enlists the help of the medicine man to conjure a toyol (child spirit) for him to own. However, the medicine man constantly fails in his concoctions. They hear rumours of Mat possessing the ability to conjure toyols and decide to take advantage of him, recruiting Mat as the medicine man’s assistant to do the hard work. Meanwhile, the medicine man’s wife who is frustrated with her husband’s failures, leaves home to reclaim a dark heritage of her own. As Mat seeks the secret ingredient for the concoction, he experiences hysterical encounters with the world of black magic, witches, talking animals and dancing skeletons.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1969
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
MS
Original language
Country
Singapore
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MS
Production Companies
- Cathay-Keris Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat Toyol about?
For selfish and petty gains, the village head enlists the help of the medicine man to conjure a toyol (child spirit) for him to own. However, the medicine man constantly fails in his concoctions. T...
Who directed Mat Toyol?
Mat Toyol was directed by Mat Sentol.
How long is Mat Toyol?
Mat Toyol has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Mat Toyol released?
Mat Toyol was released on January 1, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mat Toyol?
The main cast of Mat Toyol includes Mat Sentol, Omar Hitam, Momo Latiff, Dollah Sarawak, Din Wan Chik.