Maria Mariana II explained

Maria Mariana II
Director:Yusof Haslam
Screenplay:Yusof Haslam
Story:Yusof Haslam
Starring:
Editing:Salehan Samsuddin
Distributor:
  • Grand Brilliance
  • Skop Productions
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:Malaysia
Gross:MYR 3.16 million
Producer:Yusof Haslam

Maria Mariana II is a 1998 Malaysian Malay-language police procedural action crime film directed by Yusof Haslam starring Erra Fazira, Ziana Zain, Awie, Ning Baizura and Rosyam Nor. It was the sequel to the 1996 film Maria Mariana.[1] [2] The film was released in Malaysian cinemas on 2 April 1998.

Synopsis

Maria is rushed to the hospital and is saved by Dr. Faris who successfully extracts the bullet from her body. Maria is assigned to the Special Unit of the Royal Malaysian Police force. She falls in love with Dr. Faris. Her unit has been directed to smash a syndicate which is trafficking ecstasy pills and drugs in the city. Meanwhile, Mariana is visited by Remy, a colleague who is attracted to her. Roy, her ex-boyfriend reappears causing turmoil in her life and Mariana reverts to her old wild ways. The relationship between the two sisters, Maria and Mariana consequently becomes strained again.

Cast

Main Characters

Supporting Characters

Reception

The film was released on 2 April 1998 for 42 days in 32 cinemas across Malaysia and grossed RM3,159,002.

Soundtrack

Maria Mariana Soundtrack
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Johari Teh
Released:1998
Genre:Soundtrack
Label:BMG
Prev Title:Maria Mariana Original Soundtrack
Prev Year:1996
  1. "Maria Mariana" (Slam)
  2. "Puncak Kasih" (Ziana Zain)
  3. "Kemelut Di Muara Kasih" (Ziana Zain)
  4. "Alangkah" (Ning Baizura)
  5. "Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur" (AC Mizal)
  6. "Syurga Hujung Malam" (Awie)
  7. "Berpisah Jua" (Ziana Zain)
  8. "Jangan Lama-Lama" (Sweet Charity)
  9. "Sabar Menanti" (Broery Marantika & Ning Baizura)
  10. "Ku Cinta Padamu" (Ziana Zain)
  11. "Jangan Kau Rayu" (Amy)
  12. "Setia Ku Di Sini" (Ziana Zain)

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Contemporary Asian Cinema: Popular Culture in a Global Frame . 978-1-84520-236-1 . February 2006 . Berg Publishers .
  2. Book: Malaysian Cinema, Asian Film: Border Crossings and National Cultures . 978-90-5356-580-3 . 2002 . Amsterdam University Press .