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Amok (1997)

Movie ★ 8.0 103 min

Drama Romance Thriller

In the 1960's of Malaysia, Natalie is an American on a Peace Corp mission. She meets Wan, a local man, and they become involved. Natalie is wild and carefree, yet very aware of Malay custom and tradition. Wan is very traditional, and has a strong-willed mother who wants him home to marry the girl of her choice. Supernatural elements manifesting themselves in his recurring nightmares compound his sense of guilt for the great sin he has committed. Torn between two cultures, Wan becomes more unhappy and unhinged when he realizes that Natalie has no interest in any commitment. Something's going to snap...

Adman Salleh Director Adman Salleh Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 8, 1997
Runtime
103 min
IMDb
tt0268924
Language

Cast

Nasir Bilal Khan Nasir Bilal Khan Wan Man Ramona Rahman Ramona Rahman Natalie Hans Isaac Hans Isaac Ram Rosnani Jamil Rosnani Jamil Aishah Samantha Schubert Ebby Yus Ebby Yus Sani

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amok about?
In the 1960's of Malaysia, Natalie is an American on a Peace Corp mission. She meets Wan, a local man, and they become involved. Natalie is wild and carefree, yet very aware of Malay custom and tradition. Wan is very traditional, and has a strong-willed mother who wants him home to marry the girl of her choice. Supernatural elements manifesting themselves in his recurring nightmares compound his sense of guilt for the great sin he has committed. Torn between two cultures, Wan becomes more unhappy and unhinged when he realizes that Natalie has no interest in any commitment. Something's going to snap...
Who directed Amok?
Amok was directed by Adman Salleh.
Who stars in Amok?
Amok stars Nasir Bilal Khan, Ramona Rahman, Hans Isaac, Rosnani Jamil.
When was Amok released?
Amok is a 1997 drama, romance, thriller film.
Where can I watch Amok?
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