M. Amin

Biography

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.

Directed

1. Mat Bond (1967) — Director
2. Mat Raja Kapor (1967) — Director
3. Hapuslah Air Matamu (1976) — Director
4. Gurindam Jiwa (1965) — Director
5. Sial Wanita (1969) — Director
6. Lanchang Kuning (1962) — Director
7. Puaka (1970) — Director
8. Semangat Ular (1972) — Director
9. Manis-manis Sayang (1983) — Director
10. Di Ambang Kasih (1984) — Director
11. Jahanam (1971) — Director
12. Satu Titik Di Garisan (1973) — Director
13. Bertunang (1983) — Director
14. Pendekar Helang (1991) — Director
15. Pendekar (1977) — Director
16. Dua Kali Lima (1966) — Director
17. Harimau Jadian (1972) — Director
18. Kisah Seorang Biduan (1979) — Director
19. I Want to Live (1970) — Director
20. Anak Dara (1966) — Director
21. Muda Mudi (1965) — Director
22. Datok Merah’s Grandson (1963) — Director
23. Serikandi (1969) — Director
24. Satu Penentuan (1974) — Director
25. Sumpah Semerah Padi (1981) — Director
26. Tajul Ashikin (1963) — Director
27. Hati Batu — Director

Also appeared in

1. Hang Jebat (1961) — Hang Tuah
2. Silat Legenda (1998) — Tok Guru Pujangga
3. Dang Anom (1962)
4. Siti Zubaidah (1962)
5. Woman Vampire (1957) — Othman
6. Pak Pandir Modern (1960)
7. Johnny Bikin Filem (1995) — Pak Shariff Sutero
8. The Black Hand Gang (1960)
9. Sultan Mahmood Mangkat Di-Julang (1961) — Sultan Mahmud Shah
10. The Oily Man (1958)
11. Goddess of Purity (1950)
12. Rasa Sayang Eh (1959)
13. The Virgin of Borneo
14. Raden Mas (1959)
15. The Oily Man Strikes Again (1959) — Inspektor Dasuki
16. Twin Sisters (1950)
17. Sejoli (1951)
18. Between Smiling and Crying (1952) — Nasir
19. Rahsia Hatiku (1975)
20. Mumpung Ada Kesempatan (1993)