Raja Bersiong
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Raja Bersiong is a 1968
Malaysian historical epic film in Malay
directed by Jamil Sulong and based on a story by former Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman
. Despite costing RM
750,000 to produce, ten times the cost of the average Malaysian film, it was a flop at the box-office.
The story is loosely based on historical myth Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
, that told about pre-Islamic Kedah that was once ruled by Raja Ong Maha Perita Deria The story is very popular that it have been made into movie in 1963 and 1968. It also being presented as teater by Petronas Performing Arts Group’s .
Some time later, the king's appetite changed. At dinner one night, he commends the cook for the delicious dish and asked what the main ingredient was. The cook was forced revealed that the unusual taste was due to the cook's own blood, which had fallen into the dish when his hand was bleeding. The king found love for the taste of human blood, and over time he grew fangs and began attacking his own people to feast on them. In the end the King was killed by his subjects when his appetite for blood heightened.
1968 in film
The year 1968 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter, starring Katharine Hepburn, debuts.* November 1 - The MPAA's film rating system is introduced.-Top grossing films :- Awards :...
Malaysian historical epic film in Malay
Malay language
Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore...
directed by Jamil Sulong and based on a story by former Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah, AC, CH was Chief Minister of the Federation of Malaya from 1955, and the country's first Prime Minister from independence in 1957. He remained as the Prime Minister after Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore joined the...
. Despite costing RM
Malaysian ringgit
The Malaysian ringgit is the currency of Malaysia. It is divided into 100 sen...
750,000 to produce, ten times the cost of the average Malaysian film, it was a flop at the box-office.
The story is loosely based on historical myth Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa
Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa or The Kedah Annals is an ancient Malay literature that chronicles the bloodline of Merong Mahawangsa and the foundation of the Kedah, a state in Malaysia. Though there are historical accuracies, there are many incredible assertions...
, that told about pre-Islamic Kedah that was once ruled by Raja Ong Maha Perita Deria The story is very popular that it have been made into movie in 1963 and 1968. It also being presented as teater by Petronas Performing Arts Group’s .
Synopsis
A King and his troops came across a town called Kampung Gading. There they met a strong but mute and deaf man named Badang, who is the personal servant of a young woman named Chomel. The King pretended to be a normal guard as part of a plan to lure Badang to become his personal protector and Chomel to become his wife. His plan was successful, and he married Chomel.Some time later, the king's appetite changed. At dinner one night, he commends the cook for the delicious dish and asked what the main ingredient was. The cook was forced revealed that the unusual taste was due to the cook's own blood, which had fallen into the dish when his hand was bleeding. The king found love for the taste of human blood, and over time he grew fangs and began attacking his own people to feast on them. In the end the King was killed by his subjects when his appetite for blood heightened.
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