Mustapha Maarof

Dato' Mustapha Azahari bin Maarof was a Malaysian actor. He appeared in Singapore’s Hang Tuah, 1957: Hati Malaya and Chermin, among many other films. Maarof won the Veterans' Award presented at the 10th Malaysian Film Festival.

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Hang Tuah (1956)

Hang Tuah and his four sworn brothers, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu, has pledged to protect the Sultan of Malacca. With their dedication, the five brothers rose quickly from the ranks, especially Hang Tuah whom has proven himself to be an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phani Majumdar
CAST:  P. Ramlee  •  Zaiton  •  Datin Saadiah  •  Ahmad Mahmud

Hang Tuah and his four sworn brothers, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu, has pledged to protect the Sultan of Malacca. With their dedication, the five brothers rose quickly from the ranks, especially Hang Tuah whom has proven himself to be an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Phani Majumdar
CAST:  P. Ramlee  •  Zaiton  •  Datin Saadiah  •  Ahmad Mahmud

1957 Hati Malaya (2007)

Four young Malaysians, Salmi, Razak, Ani and Angee have been assigned to do a picture book of ‘1957’. While two of them grudgingly carry out the request made by the publisher, Zahari, one of them takes on the role enthusiastically. Along the way, they find ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shuhaimi Baba
CAST:  Maya Karin  •  Sharifah Amani  •  Rusdi Ramli  •  Kamarulzaman Taib

Four young Malaysians, Salmi, Razak, Ani and Angee have been assigned to do a picture book of ‘1957’. While two of them grudgingly carry out the request made by the publisher, Zahari, one of them takes on the role enthusiastically. Along the way, they find ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shuhaimi Baba
CAST:  Maya Karin  •  Sharifah Amani  •  Rusdi Ramli  •  Kamarulzaman Taib

Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang (2009)

This movie is related to an incident that occurred in Johor. It occurred in 1776 when a man called Awang returned to Parit Raja after more than 3 years abroad to marry his fiancee Dayang. Upon his return, he found out that another man called Bachok had told Dayang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Majed Salleh
CAST:  Farid Kamil  •  Zul Huzaimy  •  Lynette Ludi  •  Hattan

This movie is related to an incident that occurred in Johor. It occurred in 1776 when a man called Awang returned to Parit Raja after more than 3 years abroad to marry his fiancee Dayang. Upon his return, he found out that another man called Bachok had told Dayang ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Majed Salleh
CAST:  Farid Kamil  •  Zul Huzaimy  •  Lynette Ludi  •  Hattan

Bicara Hati (2004)

The film depicts the lives of the students who will take the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). A student named Gina was enamored with his own teacher. She is also less focus on education. The arrival of a new English teacher, Hadi managed to give new hope to the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rosnani Jamil
CAST:  Nur Fazura  •  Nick Mikhail  •  Sheera Iskandar  •  Zamarul Hisham

The film depicts the lives of the students who will take the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). A student named Gina was enamored with his own teacher. She is also less focus on education. The arrival of a new English teacher, Hadi managed to give new hope to the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rosnani Jamil
CAST:  Nur Fazura  •  Nick Mikhail  •  Sheera Iskandar  •  Zamarul Hisham

Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang (1961)

Based on the royal and political events during the heyday of the Malacca Sultanate. A member of the Sultanate, Megat Datuk Seri Rama, successfully defeats a group of pirates, and rescues a local beautiful woman in the process. The king, Sultan Mahmud, was delighted ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  K. M. Basker
CAST:  M. Amin  •  Maria Menado  •  Nordin Ahmad  •  Mahmud Jun

Based on the royal and political events during the heyday of the Malacca Sultanate. A member of the Sultanate, Megat Datuk Seri Rama, successfully defeats a group of pirates, and rescues a local beautiful woman in the process. The king, Sultan Mahmud, was delighted ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  K. M. Basker
CAST:  M. Amin  •  Maria Menado  •  Nordin Ahmad  •  Mahmud Jun

Sri Mersing (1961)

A film that revolves around the romance between the two degrees of rotation. The film tells the story of Sri Mersing Damaq a foreigner in a village known as Sri Mersing. He is an honest and good-natured. He hooked heart with a village girl who he saved from trouble ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Nordin Ahmad  •  Rosnani Jamil  •  Mahmud Jun  •  Rose Yatimah

A film that revolves around the romance between the two degrees of rotation. The film tells the story of Sri Mersing Damaq a foreigner in a village known as Sri Mersing. He is an honest and good-natured. He hooked heart with a village girl who he saved from trouble ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Nordin Ahmad  •  Rosnani Jamil  •  Mahmud Jun  •  Rose Yatimah

Yatim Mustapha (1961)

Third Queen jealous of Queen youngest beloved King, with which he plans to defamed. King and Queen Youngest poisoned and killed accused sentenced to life imprisonment. Youngest son of the Queen of Light and Tengku Tengku Asmara has become a victim of circumstance ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  B. N. Rao
CAST:  Nordin Ahmad  •  Siput Sarawak  •  Salmah Ahmad  •  Abdullah Chik

Third Queen jealous of Queen youngest beloved King, with which he plans to defamed. King and Queen Youngest poisoned and killed accused sentenced to life imprisonment. Youngest son of the Queen of Light and Tengku Tengku Asmara has become a victim of circumstance ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  B. N. Rao
CAST:  Nordin Ahmad  •  Siput Sarawak  •  Salmah Ahmad  •  Abdullah Chik

Ibu Ayam (1963)

A classic Malay film directed by Salleh Ghani in 1963. Some of the cast in this film Salmah Ahmad, Mustapha Maarof dan Mak Dara. It about Rosnah been forced by his own aunty to become a cabaret lady after the death of his mother  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Salmah Ahmad  •  Mak Dara  •  Mahmud Jun

A classic Malay film directed by Salleh Ghani in 1963. Some of the cast in this film Salmah Ahmad, Mustapha Maarof dan Mak Dara. It about Rosnah been forced by his own aunty to become a cabaret lady after the death of his mother  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Salmah Ahmad  •  Mak Dara  •  Mahmud Jun

Anak Manja (1963)

The film tells how two brothers , Aziz and Syukur which has a different character . Aziz a mischievous and often selfish practice . While Syukur is a fairly simple and not liked by Aziz and their mother .  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Kasma Booty  •  Rosemawati  •  Abdullah Chik

The film tells how two brothers , Aziz and Syukur which has a different character . Aziz a mischievous and often selfish practice . While Syukur is a fairly simple and not liked by Aziz and their mother .  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Kasma Booty  •  Rosemawati  •  Abdullah Chik

Matinya Seorang Patriot (1984)

Haji Saaban, the chairman of Melati Holdings, dies suddenly. His son Safuan suspects that the death has something to do with Melati Holding’s. He allows his brother, Saiful to avenge the death of their father. Saiful falls in love with the daughter of one of the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dato' Rahim Razali
CAST:  Eman Manan  •  Noor Kumalasari  •  Zulkifli Zain  •  Datin Saadiah

Haji Saaban, the chairman of Melati Holdings, dies suddenly. His son Safuan suspects that the death has something to do with Melati Holding’s. He allows his brother, Saiful to avenge the death of their father. Saiful falls in love with the daughter of one of the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dato' Rahim Razali
CAST:  Eman Manan  •  Noor Kumalasari  •  Zulkifli Zain  •  Datin Saadiah

Tuah (1988)

A man dressed in ancient Malay Sultanate has saved Datuk Mohd Nor and his Sahira of criminals. Because the man was wounded in the shoulder, Datuk Mohd Nor bring it home. When the man was conscious, he introduced himself as Hang Tuah, Malay hero in the 15th century. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Anwardi Jamil
CAST:  Jamal Abdillah  •  Erma Fatima  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Zami Ismail

A man dressed in ancient Malay Sultanate has saved Datuk Mohd Nor and his Sahira of criminals. Because the man was wounded in the shoulder, Datuk Mohd Nor bring it home. When the man was conscious, he introduced himself as Hang Tuah, Malay hero in the 15th century. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Anwardi Jamil
CAST:  Jamal Abdillah  •  Erma Fatima  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Zami Ismail

Sutera Putih (1996)

Rin makes singing as a side career, although he has high academic qualifications. His career has come to fruition in which he has made his name as a singer. After his mother's death, he seems to lose direction and purpose in life. His father Datuk Rahim was a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rashid Sibir
CAST:  Shima  •  Bonni Sta Maria  •  Susan Lankester  •  Mustapha Maarof

Rin makes singing as a side career, although he has high academic qualifications. His career has come to fruition in which he has made his name as a singer. After his mother's death, he seems to lose direction and purpose in life. His father Datuk Rahim was a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rashid Sibir
CAST:  Shima  •  Bonni Sta Maria  •  Susan Lankester  •  Mustapha Maarof

Sumpah Pontianak (1958)

The original "Pontianak" was made in 1957 directed by B.N. Rao and starred Maria Menado.The film was such a hit that in quick succession, two sequels were made "Dendam Pontianak" aka "Revenge of Pontianak" later in the same year (1957) and "Sumpah Pontianak" aka ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  B. N. Rao
CAST:  Maria Menado  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Salmah Ahmad  •  Shariff Medan

The original "Pontianak" was made in 1957 directed by B.N. Rao and starred Maria Menado.The film was such a hit that in quick succession, two sequels were made "Dendam Pontianak" aka "Revenge of Pontianak" later in the same year (1957) and "Sumpah Pontianak" aka ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  B. N. Rao
CAST:  Maria Menado  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Salmah Ahmad  •  Shariff Medan

Bawang Putih Bawang Merah (1959)

The fairy tale is about two sisters, Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. After their father dies, Bawang Merah and her mother, Labu, have to share the house with domineering Kundor and Bawang Putih. Bawang Merah has to endure more hardship when her mother dies. She is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dato' S. Roomai Noor
CAST:  Latifah Omar  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Siti Tanjung Perak  •  Aminah Yem

The fairy tale is about two sisters, Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. After their father dies, Bawang Merah and her mother, Labu, have to share the house with domineering Kundor and Bawang Putih. Bawang Merah has to endure more hardship when her mother dies. She is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dato' S. Roomai Noor
CAST:  Latifah Omar  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Siti Tanjung Perak  •  Aminah Yem

Raden Mas (1959)

The movie adaptation based on the legend of Raden May Ayu. It follows the original tale rather closely, though a few variations of the legend do exist. The essence of each of the variations is more or less the same: Radin Mas Ayu is the baby daughter of Pangeran ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. Krishnan
CAST:  Nordin Ahmad  •  Latifah Omar  •  M. Amin  •  Siput Sarawak

The movie adaptation based on the legend of Raden May Ayu. It follows the original tale rather closely, though a few variations of the legend do exist. The essence of each of the variations is more or less the same: Radin Mas Ayu is the baby daughter of Pangeran ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. Krishnan
CAST:  Nordin Ahmad  •  Latifah Omar  •  M. Amin  •  Siput Sarawak

Naga Tasek Chini (1966)

Mayang raise by her aunt, Mak Tijah. Mak Tijah always ask Mayang to do hard work. But without Mayang own knowledge, she actually often assisted by spirits. Mayang then forced to marry a rich man Daud. When a struggle ensued between Mak Tijah and Mayang, they fell ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nordin Ahmad
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Latifah Omar  •  Siput Sarawak  •  Malek Selamat

Mayang raise by her aunt, Mak Tijah. Mak Tijah always ask Mayang to do hard work. But without Mayang own knowledge, she actually often assisted by spirits. Mayang then forced to marry a rich man Daud. When a struggle ensued between Mak Tijah and Mayang, they fell ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nordin Ahmad
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Latifah Omar  •  Siput Sarawak  •  Malek Selamat

Si Murai (1968)

The festivities of Mior Sebatang comes to a halt when a group of cruel bandits led by the powerful Megat Hitam, robs and wipes out the village in a massacre. They take the village head’s daughter, Melor as hostage. The royal palace receives news of the tragedy and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nordin Ahmad
CAST:  Mat Sentol  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Malek Selamat  •  Tony Kassim

The festivities of Mior Sebatang comes to a halt when a group of cruel bandits led by the powerful Megat Hitam, robs and wipes out the village in a massacre. They take the village head’s daughter, Melor as hostage. The royal palace receives news of the tragedy and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nordin Ahmad
CAST:  Mat Sentol  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  Malek Selamat  •  Tony Kassim

Tun Teja (1961)

The first film produced by Studio Merdeka in Hulu Kelang after the closure of Studio Jalan Ampas in Singapore. It's about Tun Teja Ratna Benggala, the beautiful wife of Malacca's Sultan Mahmud Shah who reigned from 1458 to 1511. Her story is one of love and betrayal.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. Krishnan
CAST:  Abdullah Chik  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  A. R. Tompel  •  Salmah Ahmad

The first film produced by Studio Merdeka in Hulu Kelang after the closure of Studio Jalan Ampas in Singapore. It's about Tun Teja Ratna Benggala, the beautiful wife of Malacca's Sultan Mahmud Shah who reigned from 1458 to 1511. Her story is one of love and betrayal.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. Krishnan
CAST:  Abdullah Chik  •  Mustapha Maarof  •  A. R. Tompel  •  Salmah Ahmad

Semangat Ular (1972)

Zaiton comes under the influence of the spell cast by a snake spirit. With her body under possession, she incapacitates her father and is lured to a hypnotised rendezvous with the snake spirit in his harem pit. The spirit takes on an anthropomorphised form and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  M. Amin
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Emma Derita  •  Sharifah Norizan  •  M. Rahmat

Zaiton comes under the influence of the spell cast by a snake spirit. With her body under possession, she incapacitates her father and is lured to a hypnotised rendezvous with the snake spirit in his harem pit. The spirit takes on an anthropomorphised form and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  M. Amin
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Emma Derita  •  Sharifah Norizan  •  M. Rahmat

Tangkap Basah (1963)

The film was directed by Salleh Ghani in 1963. This film is his second directorial film at Studio Merdeka.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Kasma Booty  •  Mahmud Jun  •  Mak Dara

The film was directed by Salleh Ghani in 1963. This film is his second directorial film at Studio Merdeka.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Salleh Ghani
CAST:  Mustapha Maarof  •  Kasma Booty  •  Mahmud Jun  •  Mak Dara
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