Cinta Metropolitan
1996 Malaysian film
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Cinta Metropolitan (Metropolitan Love) is a 1996 Malaysian action-romantic film co-produced by JD Productions and Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd. and directed by Zulkefli M. Osman.[1] The film stars Norman, Yusry, and Edry Abdul Halim of KRU, Vanida Imran, Emilia Rosnaida, Noreen Noor, and Jalaluddin Hassan.[2]
- Norman Abdul Halim
- Yusry Abdul Halim
- Edry Abdul Halim
- Vanida Imran
- Emilia Rosnaida
- Noreen Noor
- Jalaluddin Hassan
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| Directed by | Zulkefli M. Osman |
| Written by | Zulkefli M. Osman |
| Produced by | Julie Dahlan |
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| Music by | KRU |
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| Distributed by | Grand Brilliance |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Malay |
| Budget | RM1.2 million |
| Box office | RM1.1 million |
Synopsis
Haris, a photographer, meets his estranged brother Irwan at a dinner event. They become acquainted with Azlin after stopping a theft attempt. Irwan, who lives with his partner Monisa, develops interest in Azlin. Tension arises between the brothers when Irwan also approaches Haris’s girlfriend, Nurul. A thief named Rizal later reveals that Azlin’s brother, Farouk, is involved in a counterfeit money operation. The group becomes pursued by the syndicate and flees abroad.[3]
Cast
- Dato' Norman KRU as Haris – Irwan's older brother, a photographer who often rushes his work
- Datuk Yusry KRU as Irwan – a casanova, Haris's younger brother, educated abroad
- Edry KRU as Rizal – a thief and orphan
- Vanidah Imran as Nurul – Haris's close friend
- Emylia Rosnaida as Azlin – Farouk's younger sister, later falls in love with Irwan
- Dato' Jalaluddin Hassan as Farouk – leader of a counterfeit money syndicate
- Noreen Noor as Monisa – Irwan's sugar mummy
- Osman Kering as Cik Mat Tahir – Haris's boss
- Sheila Mambo as Sandra – Farouk's right-hand person
- Nana Nurgaya as Sara – Rizal's fellow thief
Production
The film was produced by Julie Dahlan under JD Productions.[4] The KRU brothers—Norman, Yusry, and Edry—were cast in October 1995, reportedly receiving RM120,000 for their participation.[5][6] They also performed most of their own stunts in the film.[7]
Principal photography began in October 1995.[8] Filming also took place in Medan, Indonesia, over a ten-day period.[9] The film’s production cost was estimated at RM1.2 million, making it the most expensive JD Productions' film to date.[3]
Release and reception
The film was released on September 1996.[10][11] It was distributed by Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd.[12]
Box office
The films had reached RM500,000 in the opening week.[13] The film collected RM861,000 after 14 days in 13 cinemas.[14] Total gross was RM1.1 million.[15]
Marketing
A budget of RM100,000 was allocated for promotion across print, electronic media, and the film's original soundtrack.[16]
The cast — KRU (Norman, Yusry, Edry), Vanida Imran, Emilia Rosnaida, Noreen Noor, and Jalaluddin Hassan — participated in meet-and-greet sessions at selected cinemas.[17][12]
A contest linked to the film’s screenings offered prizes include free tickets to the movie, cassettes of the soundtrack, trips, hotel stays, dinner with the cast, T- shirt and merchandise.[17]
The film targeted teen audiences, and KRU’s popularity was used to attract viewers.[18][19]
Critical reception
Cinta Metropolitan received mixed reviews from critics. Haliza Ahmad of The Malay Mail described the film as “another version of KRU’s debut movie Awas!.[3] Berita Harian reported that the movie’s box-office performance was below expectations despite wide publicity and extensive promotion.[20]
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack was released by EMI Music Malaysia.[21] It contained 21 tracks performed by KRU.[22]
Publication
Legacy
Julie Dahlan planned a sequel titled Cinta Metropolitan 2.[24] Disappointed with the reception of their first film, the KRU brothers were not interested in taking on acting roles despite lucrative offers.[25] Following the film, the KRU brothers shifted their focus to music and television production.[26]