The Big Durian
Originally released in 2003. The Big Durian is a documentary/drama film. directed by Amir Muhammad. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Amir Muhammad, Salleh Ben Joned, and Patrick Teoh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Malaysia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Doghouse73 Pictures
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...
Who directed The Big Durian?
The Big Durian was directed by Amir Muhammad.
How long is The Big Durian?
The Big Durian has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Big Durian released?
The Big Durian was released on November 1, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Durian?
The main cast of The Big Durian includes Amir Muhammad, Salleh Ben Joned, Patrick Teoh.