The Oily Man
Originally released in 1958. The Oily Man is a horror/mystery film. directed by L. Krishnan.
Starring Salmah Ahmad, M. Amin, and Nordin Ahmad
Synopsis
A village comes alive with fear when a nefarious ‘oily man’ terrorises women in the dead of night. At their wits end, the local police enlist the help of talented police inspector Dasuki to trap and end the oily man’s mischief. Orang Minyak was digitally restored by the Asian Film Archive in 2018 using a 16mm black & white composite release print from its collection.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MS
Production Companies
- Cathay-Keris Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Oily Man about?
A village comes alive with fear when a nefarious ‘oily man’ terrorises women in the dead of night. At their wits end, the local police enlist the help of talented police inspector Dasuki to tra...
Who directed The Oily Man?
The Oily Man was directed by L. Krishnan.
How long is The Oily Man?
The Oily Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Oily Man released?
The Oily Man was released on February 12, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Oily Man?
The main cast of The Oily Man includes Salmah Ahmad, M. Amin, Nordin Ahmad, Mariam Baharom, Musalmah.