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Wikipedia article




'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.[https://www.amazon.com/Singapore-Cinema-Raphael-Millet/dp/981415542X Raphael Millet, 'Singapore Cinema' 2006, Editions Didier Millet]'

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

References



Category:1949 drama films

Category:1949 films

Category:Malaysian black-and-white films

Category:Singaporean black-and-white films

Category:Malay Film Productions films

Category:Malaysian fantasy films

Category:Singaporean fantasy films

Category:Films directed by B. S. Rajhans


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