Nilam (film)

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Nilam
Directed byB. S. Rajhans
Story byA. R. Iyer
Produced byMalay Film Productions
Music byOsman Ahmad
Release date
1949
CountriesSingapore, Malaysia
LanguageMalay

Nilam is a 1949 Malaysian film, produced by director B. S. Rajhans.

Synopsis[]

The film tells the story of a young Javanese man, Ahmad, who leaves his village with a magic protective dagger given to him by his mother. He takes to the seas, eager to discover the world. He reaches the exotic Arabian coast, and travels all the way to Egypt, encountering belly dancers, harem women, etc. He meets Princess Nilam and falls in love. Nilam's father will allow Ahmad to marry her only if he brings back a blue diamond guarded by monsters at a faraway location.[1]'

Cast[]

  • Siput Serawak as Puteri Nilam
  • S. Roomai Noor as Ahmad
  • P. Ramlee as Rashid
  • Siti Tanjung Perak as Suratna
  • Neng Yatimah as Penari
  • Suhara Effendi as Ruchi
  • Daeng Harris
  • Jaafar Wiryo

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