Maria Mariana II

Maria Mariana II
Directed byYusof Haslam
Written byYusof Haslam
Screenplay byYusof Haslam
Story byYusof Haslam
Produced byYusof Haslam
Starring
Edited bySalehan Samsuddin
Distributed by
  • Grand Brilliance
  • Skop Productions
Release date
  • 2 April 1998 (1998-04-02) (Malaysia)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay
Box officeMYR 3.16 million

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

  • Jesslyn as Susan
  • Noraini Hashim as Zainab
  • Shaharon Anuar as ASP Shaharon Anuar
  • Zulkifli Ismail as Dr. Faris
  • Roy Azman as Ray
  • Deen Maidin as Mat Motor
  • Syamsul Yusof as Bridesmaids (uncredited extra)

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
Soundtrack album by
Johari Teh
Released1998
GenreSoundtrack
LabelBMG
Johari Teh chronology
Maria Mariana Original Soundtrack
(1996) 		Maria Mariana Soundtrack
(1998)
  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)

References

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