M. Amin

Directing · Acting · Writing

Born September 1, 1924, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia

Muhammad Amin bin Haji Ihsan or better known as M. Amin(1 September 1924 – 8 January 2003) is a Malaysian actor, director and writer. He was known for his socio -political observations on the Malays which inspired him into his films. His career began in 1950's when he migrated to Singapore to apply for a position as a sailor. However, things took a change as he was called to acted under the direction of an Indian at Malay Film Productions. Since he was good at reading, he has served at Malay Film company as a teacher to teach the Malay actors to write and read.

Filmography

• 1998Silat Legenda — Tok Guru Pujangga
• 1995Johnny Bikin Filem — Pak Shariff Sutero
• 1993Mumpung Ada Kesempatan
• 1991Pendekar Helang — Director
• 1984Azura — Writer
• 1984Di Ambang Kasih — Director
• 1983Bertunang — Director
• 1983Manis-manis Sayang — Writer, Director
• 1981Sumpah Semerah Padi — Director
• 1979Kisah Seorang Biduan — Director, Original Story, Screenplay
• 1977Pendekar — Director
• 1976Hapuslah Air Matamu — Director
• 1975Rahsia Hatiku
• 1974Satu Penentuan — Director
• 1973Satu Titik Di Garisan — Director
• 1972Harimau Jadian — Director
• 1972Semangat Ular — Director
• 1971Jahanam — Director
• 1970I Want to Live — Director
• 1970Puaka — Director
• 1969Serikandi — Director
• 1969Sial Wanita — Director
• 1967Mat Bond — Director
• 1967Mat Raja Kapor — Director
• 1966Anak Dara — Director
• 1966Dua Kali Lima — Director
• 1965Gurindam Jiwa — Director
• 1965Muda Mudi — Director
• 1963Datok Merah’s Grandson — Director
• 1963Tajul Ashikin — Screenplay, Director
• 1962Dang Anom
• 1962Lanchang Kuning — Director
• 1962Siti Zubaidah
• 1961Hang Jebat — Hang Tuah
• 1961Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang — Sultan Mahmud Shah
• 1960Pak Pandir Modern
• 1960The Black Hand Gang
• 1959Raden Mas
• 1959Rasa Sayang Eh
• 1959The Oily Man Strikes Again — Inspektor Dasuki
• 1959Tiger Ghost — Assistant Director
• 1958The Oily Man — Assistant Director
• 1957Woman Vampire — Othman
• 1952Between Smiling and Crying — Nasir
• 1951Sejoli
• 1950Goddess of Purity
• 1950Twin Sisters
• Hati Batu — Director
• The Virgin of Borneo