
Masharakat Pinchang / Crippled Society (1958)
Original film title in Malay: Masharakat Pinchang Literal English translation of film title: Crippled Society Directed by Phani Majumdar Written by B. H. Chua (Chua Boon Hean 蔡文玄) (story) Language: Malay Starring: Tony Castillo, Rosnani, Neng Yatimah, Junainah Produced by Malay Film Productions (Shaw Bros.) Film Locations: Collyer Quay Shophouse coffeeshop Run Run Shaw’s seafront villa (440A, Upper East Coast Road) Street market Offshore kelong As a movie advertisement posted on newspaper Berita Harian (12 May 1958) described, Masharakat Pinchang is […]
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