Tiger Ghost
Originally released in 1959. Tiger Ghost is a crime/horror film. directed by L. Krishnan.
Starring Mary Lim, Siput Sarawak, and Yem
Synopsis
Produced by Cathay-Keris, this omnibus of three stories (with different directors) was adapted from mystery tales featuring Detective Inspector Latiff (S. Roomai Noor), a character created Pelham Groom, a former British officer and genre writer who settled in Singapore. Latiff’s ‘Watson’ is a female Chinese forensic doctor (Mary Lim), and the first story 'Mud on Her Shoes' hinges on the romance between an English expat and a Malay woman. The second story is the titular 'Hantu Rimau'. The third tale ’Double Knock Out’, heralded as the first depiction of a local boxing match, was shot in Happy World (later renamed Gay World), one of the night-life amusement parks known as the ‘Worlds’. 'Mud on Her Shoes' directed by L. Krishnan, 'Hantu Rimau' directed by B.N. Rao, 'Double Knock Out' directed by S. Roomai Noor
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1959
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
Language
MS
Original language
Country
Malaysia
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MS
Production Companies
- Cathay-Keris Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tiger Ghost about?
Produced by Cathay-Keris, this omnibus of three stories (with different directors) was adapted from mystery tales featuring Detective Inspector Latiff (S. Roomai Noor), a character created Pelham G...
Who directed Tiger Ghost?
Tiger Ghost was directed by L. Krishnan.
How long is Tiger Ghost?
Tiger Ghost has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Tiger Ghost released?
Tiger Ghost was released on January 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tiger Ghost?
The main cast of Tiger Ghost includes Mary Lim, Siput Sarawak, Yem, Safinah, Puteh Lawak.