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The Big Durian (2003)

Movie ★ 7.0 75 min

Documentary Drama

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.

Amir Muhammad Director Amir Muhammad Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 2003
Runtime
75 min
IMDb
tt0342107
Country
Studio
Doghouse73 Pictures

Cast

Amir Muhammad Amir Muhammad Narrator Salleh Ben Joned Salleh Ben Joned Patrick Teoh Patrick Teoh

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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 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.
Who directed The Big Durian?
The Big Durian was directed by Amir Muhammad.
Who stars in The Big Durian?
The Big Durian stars Amir Muhammad, Salleh Ben Joned, Patrick Teoh.
When was The Big Durian released?
The Big Durian is a 2003 documentary, drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Durian?
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