The Crocodile (film)

This article is about the 2005 Cambodian film. For other films with similar titles, see Crocodile (disambiguation).
The Crocodile

Khmer promtional Poster
Directed by Mao Ayom
Produced by Mao Ayom
Written by Mao Ayom
Starring Dy Saveth
Preap Sovath
Sam Solika
Release dates
  • 2005
Running time
 120 minutes
Country Cambodia
Language Khmer
Budget 100,000$

The Crocodile is a Cambodian award-winning Horror action film based on the crocodile's influence in Khmer culture. The film was released twice. It was originally released in July 2005 in more than 6 theatres and then screened again in 21–25 November 2007 at the Chenla Theatre[1] after its showing around all Cambodia. It is unreleasable on VCD or DVD for a short amount of time.

Plot

There once was a river where so many crocodiles roamed that it was far too dangerous for navigation or use. Many people from the surrounding villages had lost at least one of their relatives and loved ones to crocodile attacks. Among them, San, who changed his profession from being an ordinary farmer to a crocodile hunter, was no different. He wouldn’t have lost his dearest wife, relatives, neighbours, best friend, and nearly his own life if the notorious crocodiles had not been around. Ever since, he was determined that as long as he was alive, he had to put those crocodiles to death.

Production and Release

The Film cost more than US$100,000, making it perhaps the most expensive Cambodian production ever, said Eng Chhay Ngoun, whose Hang Meas Video Co.Also according to Khmer most popular single, Preap Sovath's high price for this acting.[2] No need to reveal of Box office failed to the film, With high standard producing the film, More than 100,000 people flocked to theaters in Phnom Penh for its one month season in October as well as receive several awards especially the best film in The Khmer national film celebration.[3]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Screen Again, The Crocodile :". naraths blog. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  2. ↑ "Cambodia's film industry rebounds, but it's schlock vs. art:". newsgroup. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
  3. ↑ "Cambodia's film industry rebounds, but it's schlock vs. art:". intellasia. Retrieved 2008-11-22.

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