List of Malaysian films of the 1970s explained

This is a list of films produced in Malaysia ordered by year of release in the 1970s.

For an alphabetical listing of Malaysian films see .

NOTE: All title were originally released in the Malay Language unless otherwise stated with an *; all titles within quotes are translated to English from Malay. Titles within "<, >" are translated from Indonesian to English.

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1970
Di Belakang Tabir(Behind the Scene)Jins ShamsudinJins Shamsudin, P. Ramlee, Noor Azizah, Hussein Abu Hassan, Ali Rahman, Monica JonesDramaRomance

Crime

Aku Mahu Hidup(I want to live)M. Amin Kuswadinata, Malik Selamat, S. Shamsuddin, Ani Jaafar, Salleh Melan, Saamah, Siti Tanjung Perak, Dollah Dagang, Hashim Salleh, Noor Kuda Drama Cathay-Keris Film
Asmara Kirana(Kirana's Romance)Naz Achnas Ed Osmera, Sharifah Hanim Merdeka Film Productions
Dr. RushdiP. RamleeP. Ramlee, Sarimah, Sophia Ibrahim, Ed Osmera, Ismail Mahmud, Ibrahim Joned, Noor Azizah, Idris Hashim, Tony Azman, Wan Harun, Tamam Idris, Abdullah Ismail, Yusoff Bujang, Ahmad Dadida, SalomaDrama / Mystery / RomanceMerdeka Film Productions
Gelora(Turmoil)< Surge >P. RamleeP. Ramlee, Sarimah, Arman Yadi, Idris Hashim, Ahmad Dadida, Minah Hashim, Norsiati, Minah Yem, Sharif Baboo, Isma Rubee, Mariati Abdul Rahman, Bob Mustafa, Adik S. Noraini, Adik Zuraidah SulaimanDramaMystery

Romance

Merdeka Film Productions
Kembang Layu(Flowers)S. Kadarisman Ed Osmera, Noor Azizah, Noran Nordin, Hussein Abu Hassan, Norlia, Ribut, S. Kadarisman Merdeka Film Productions
Kudrat(Power)S. Kadarisman Ed Osmera, Sarimah, S. Kadarisman Merdeka Film Productions
Lobang Nuraka(Hell Hole)Nordin Ahmad Kuswadinata, S. Noni, Rahmah Rahmat, Malik Selamat, Ahmad Nisfu Cathay-Keris Film
Mat Karong GuniMat Sentol Mat Sentol, E. Daud, Kalthum Jaafar, Normadiah, Dollah Sarawak, Momo Latiff, Ahmad Nisfu Comedy Cathay-Keris Film
Onna GokuakuchōKazuo IkehiroMichiyo Yasuda, Shin Kishida, Kei Satō, Masakazu Tamura, Hōshei KomatsuDrama / ActionDaiei Film
Pancha Indera Harimau BerantaiS. Kadarisman Ed Osmera, Mariati, Hussein Abu Hassan, Norma, Nasir Ramlee, Tamam Idris Action Merdeka Film Productions
Pedang Sakti(Satki Sword)S. Sudarmaji Merdeka Film Productions
Perintah Seri Paduka(Your Majesty's Order)S. Kadarisman S. Kadarisman, Hussein Abu Hassan, Noor Azizah, Arman Yadi, Alen Hoon Merdeka Film Productions
Puaka(Tribe)M. Amin Aziz Jaafar, Ed Osmera, Mariati, Ahmad Nisfu Drama / Mystery Cathay-Keris Film
Tuah Badan(Body Luck)Omar Rojik Ed Osmera, Sarimah, Umi Kalthum, Ismail Mahmud Merdeka Film Productions
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1971
Angkara(Crime)Omar Rojik Ed Osmera, Sarimah, Tamam Idris Merdeka Film Productions
Belang Pertanda(Omen Strikes)S. Sudarmaji Ismail Mahmud, Sharifah Hanim Merdeka Film Productions
Dosa Remaja(Teenage Prayer)Naz Achnas Eddie Rushdja, Mariati, Karim Sirat Merdeka Film Productions
Durjana(Criminal)Omar RojikEd Osmera, Hussein Abu Hassan, Nor Azizah, NorsiatiCrime / Thriller Merdeka Film Productions
Jahanam(Hell)M. Amin Nordin Ahmad, Shariff Dol, Adifa Es, Saadiah, Dollar Sarawak DramaCathay-Keris Film
Jangan Tinggal DakuP. Ramlee, Noor Azizah, Ismail Mahmud, R. Suriani Jaafar, Norsiati Omar, Sonny Abdullah, Idris Hashim, HS Zamilah, Osman Botan, Dinda Sumantri, Karim Siraji, Mustaffa Sutan, Kamal Herman, Ismail Bond, Wan Haron, Peter Hashim, Ahmad B, Rafidah Bakhtiar, Ebby Saifullah Drama Merdeka Film Productions
Manusia DerhakaM. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Mat MagicMat Sentol Mat Sentol Comedy Cathay-Keris Film
Putus Sudah Kaseh SayangP. Ramlee, Latifah Omar, Bob Mustaffa, Mariani, AK Jailani, Hashim, Idris Hashim, Minah Hashim, Norizan, Edah Jailani, Mak Enon Drama Merdeka Film Productions
Samusim Di Neraka
(A Season in Hell)
M. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1972
Chengkaman MautS. Sudarmaji Ed Osmera, Hussein Abu Hassan Merdeka Film Productions
Dara-Kula Mat Sentol Ahmad Jais, Rosnita Osman Cathay-Keris Film
Darah PanglimaS. Kadarisman Faizal Hussein Merdeka Film Productions
KelanaS. Kadarisman Hussein Abu Hassan, Norizan, Faizal Hussein Merdeka Film Productions
Laksamana Do Re MiP. RamleeP. Ramlee, A. R. Tompel, Ibrahim Din, Dayang Sulu, Hussein Abu Hassan, Mak Enon, Osman Botak, Bakar Kerinting, Norizan, Osman Ismail, Idris Hashim, Minah Yem, Ainon Chik, Zaiton Salleh, Yusof HaslamComedyAdventure

Fantasy

Merdeka Film Productions
Pendekar SaktiS. Kadarisman Hussein Abu Hassan, Tamam Idris, Latiff Borgiba, Indera Azman Merdeka Film Productions
Pengejaran Ke NerakaM. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Semangat UlarM. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1973
Bunga MasNaz Achnas Ed Osmera, Sharifah Hanim, Tony Azman, Zamilla Merdeka Film Productions
Dara KulaMat Sentol Cathay-Keris Film
Harimau JadianM. Amin Cathay-Keris Film
Hati BatuM. Amin Latifah Omar, S. Azam, Hasnah Harun, Fauziah Ahmad Daud, Faizal Ahmad Daud, Salleh Melan, M. Shahdan, Rahmah Latiff, Siti Tanjung Perak Cathay-Keris Film
Penyamun Si BongkokM. Amin Dali Siliwangi, Sharifah Hanim, Tony Azman, Faizal Hussein Merdeka Film Productions
Raktha Paei (The blood-ghost)Malaysia VasudevanKalaikumar Chinnasamy, Malaysia VasudevanHorrorBlack and white. First Malaysian Tamil languaged film.
SatriaS. Kadarisman Merdeka Film Productions
Satu PenentuanM. Ahmad Hussein Abu Hassan, Maznah Ahmad, Sharifah Hanim, Latiff Ibrahim Merdeka Film Productions
Satu Titek di GarisanM. Amin Aziz Jaafar, Dayang Sofia, Kuswadinata, Bat Latiff Cathay-Keris Film
Entered into the 1973 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Last film produced by Cathay-Keris Film
Semerah CindaiOmar Rojik Ed Osmera Drama / Action Merdeka Film Productions
TerbabasS. Kadarisman Mariati, Hussein Abu Hassan, Tamam Idris, Tony Azman, Normaya, Salmiah Dahlan, S. Kadarisman Action / Adventure Merdeka Film Productions
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1974
Anak SetanOmar Rojik Ed Osmera, Mariati, Dali Seliwangi, Rahim B, Latiff Borgiba Merdeka Film Productions
Bujang Tua S.S.S. Kadarisman Dali Siliwangi, Mariati, Yusuf Botak, S. Kadarisman Merdeka Film Productions
JantinaNaz Achnas Ed Osmera, Noran Nordin, Norizan Comedy Merdeka Film Productions
MasturaNaz Achnas Hussein Abu Hassan, Norizan, Noran Nordin Merdeka Film Productions
PertiwiM. Amin Ed Osmera, Sharifah Hanim, Dali Siliwangi, Mariati Merdeka Film Productions
PuakaOmar Rojik Ed Osmera, Mariati, Alias Lantau, Mak Enon, Shariff Baboo, Tony Azman, Samsi Said, Hussein Jantan, Rahim B Horror Merdeka Film Productions
Semambu KuningS. Kadarisman Dali Siliwangi, Anita Sarawak, Latiff Borgiba Merdeka Film Productions
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1975
Boneka PermataTony Azman Dali Siliwangi, S. Zamilah Pura Emas Film
Bunga Padi Berdaun LalangHussein Abu Hassan Hussein Abu Hassan, Mahyon Ismail Merdeka Film Productions; The film is now owned by SIAR
Jiwa RemajaJamil Sulong Drama / Tragedy Merdeka Film Productions
Coloured film
Entered into the 1976 Asia Pacific Film FestivalThe film is now owned by SIAR
Keluarga ComatAziz Sattar, Ibrahim Pendek, Junainah M. Amin, S. Shamsuddin, Deddy M. Borhan Comedy Sabah Film Production
Coloured film
Entered into the 1975 Asia Pacific Film FestivalThe film is now owned by SIAR
Paper TigerKen AnnakinDavid Niven, Toshirō Mifune, Hardy Krüger, Kazuhito AndoDrama / AdventureThe Rank Organisation, Embassy PicturesColour by Technicolor

Copyright holder with ODMedia Network

Permintaan TerakhirJamil Sulong Uji Rashid, Norzie Nani, Sony Abdullah, Ahmad Daud, Saadiah, Yusof Haslam, Fauziah Ahmad Daud, Shigim Drama / Family / Tragedy Merdeka Film Productions
Coloured film
Entered into the 1975 Asia Pacific Film FestivalThe film is now owned by SIAR
PontianakRoger Sutton Hamid Bond, Ah Leng, Tan Mei Kwang, Jeniffer Kaur, Herdawati, Piya Johnny, Shariff Medan, Lim Peng Hock, Mahmood Kicap, MacTom, Mak Huri, Leo Fitzpatrick, Francis Xavier, The Family Robinson Band Horror Hamid Bond Organization-Kobe Trading Company co-production
Coloured film
Semalam di MalaysiaNico Pelamonia Norzie Nani, Bimbo, Hassim Indonesia–Malaysia co-production
Coloured film
Si ButaOmar RojikHussein Abu Hassan, Mariani, Dali Siliwangi, Elisa AgustineDramaMerdeka Film Productions
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1976
Bukan Salah AsuhanIsmail Sasakul Ismail Sasakul, Faezah Abdullah, J.Ibrahim, Marzima Coloured film
Adaptation from the novel Bukan Salah Asuhan
Cinta dan LaguJamil Sulong Hail Amir, Noor Azizah, Yusof Haslam, Norzie Nani, M. Shahdan, Jamil Sulong, Norizan, Nik Muhammad, Said Manaf Musical / Romance Merdeka Film Productions
Coloured film
Dayang SuhanaAziz Abas Rahim Razali, Rubiah Suparman, Karim Latiff, Mahmood June, Sarbanun Marican Filem Negara Malaysia
Coloured film
Hapuslah Air MatamuM. Amin Sharifah Aini, Latiff Ibrahim, Broery Marantika, Normadiah, Ahmad Nawab, Christine Hakim, AK Jailani, AR Ayappan, Aziz Jaafar, Deddy M. Borhan Drama / Musical Sabah Film Production
Indonesia–Malaysia co-production
Coloured film
Entered into the 1976 Asia Pacific Film FestivalThe film is now owned by SIAR
Loceng MautNaz Achnas Entered into the 1978 Asia Pacific Film Festival
Malaysia FiveJohn Aristorenas Malaysia–Philippines co-production
Sari Artis Film
Coloured film
Raja LautZ. Lokman Mokhtarudin, Ed Osmera, Sharifah Hazariah Drama / Action Coloured film
Sayang Anakku SayangJamil Sulong Drama / Family Merdeka Film Productions
Coloured film
Entered into the 1976 Asia Pacific Film Festival
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1977
Menanti Hari Esok
(Waiting for Tomorrow)
Jins Shamsuddin Jins Shamsuddin, Noorkumalasari, Christine Teoh, Sarimah, Umi Kalthum, Zahari Zabidi, Salim Bachik, Dayang Sulu, Sony Abdullah, Hail Amir, Sarena Hashim, Ramlee Abu Bakar, Shukri Hadafi Heavy drama Perusahaan Filem Malaysia (PERFIMA)
Coloured filmThe film is now owned by KRU Studios & SIAR via United Studios
PendekarM. Amin Aziz Jaafar, Teh Faridah, Noor Azizah, Deddy M. Borhan, A. Rahim Action Sabah Film Production
Coloured filmThe film is now owned by SIAR
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1978
Dendam PerawanSenir Kerapyrayon Noor Azizah, S. Roomai Noor, Karim Siraj, Laxmee Pengseangduen, Santi Krapayoon Coloured film
Gila-GilaOmar RojikAbdullah Chik, Hamidah Wahab, Yahya Sulong, Hamid Gurkha, R. Jaafar, Mahmud June, NormadiahComedyDrama

Romance

Sabah Film Production
Coloured filmThe film is now owned by SIAR
Panglima BadulHussein Abu Hassan A. R. Badul, Yusni Jaafar, Hussein Abu Hassan, Benjamin S, R. Jaafar, Normadiah, Mahmood June, Ernie Yusnita Action / Comedy Solo Film
Coloured film
Entered into the 1979 Asia Pacific Film FestivalThe film is now owned by SIAR
Sumpah Semerah PadiM. Amin Deddy M. Borhan, Raja Nor Baizura, Saadiah Drama / Action Sabah Film Production
Coloured film
colspan="7" style="text-align:left; background:#e9e9e9" 1979
Ceritaku CeritamuSaadiah Fauziah Ahmad Daud, Meor Hashim Manaf, Saadiah, Zainurdin Ismail, Zakaria Yusof, Ali Rahman, Noor Azizah, Buyong, Omar Manan, Mazuin Hamzah, Sharifah Aminah, Umar Shariff, Din Morgan Anang Enterprise Production
Coloured film
Film directed by the first woman film director in Malaysia
Kisah Seorang BiduanM. Amin Dhalan Zainuddin, Gaya Zakri, Yusof Latiff, Dian P. Ramlee, Ahmad Mahmud Musical / Romance Sabah Film Production
Coloured film
Mat TenggekMat Sentol Mat Sentol, Sukarni Jaafar, Wahid Satay, Momo Latiff Comedy Maju Film
Coloured film
Pasung PuakaM. Osman Mokhtarudin, Salina Ismail, Ashari Hamid, Ahmad B, SA Bakar, Rokiah Roslan Action Titiwangsa Film
Coloured film
Penagih DadahMat Sentol Dam Umbara, Mahmud June, Effa Rizan, Karim Latiff Drama Maju Film
Coloured film
Prebet LapokA. R. Badul, Jastina, Raja Ismail, Tawil, Aziz Sattar, Abu Bakar Action / Comedy Indra Film
Coloured filmThe film is now owned by SIAR
Si BadulA. R. Badul, Milah Hussein, R. Jaafar, Mahmud June, Normadiah, Raja Ismail, Julie Dahlan Comedy Sabah Film Production
Coloured filmThe film is now owned by SIAR
Si BogoIsmail Sasakul Ismail Sasakul, Rozaini Hashim, Tengku Chik, Daud Selamat, Omar Ragol Ismail Pantai Timur Film
Surat Dari DesaRahman B Yunus Mansor, Faizah Nor, Rahman B Filem Negara Malaysia
Tiada Esok Bagimu
(You Have No Tomorrow)
Jins Shamsuddin Heavy drama Perusahaan Filem Malaysia (PERFIMA)
Coloured film
Entered into the 1978 Asia Pacific Film FestivalThe film is now owned by KRU Studios & SIAR via United Studios
Tuan BadulJamil Sulong A. R. Badul, Noorkumalasari, S. Shamsuddin, Ibrahim Pendek, Norlia Ghani Comedy Varia Film
Coloured filmThe film is now owned by SIAR

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