Cinta Metropolitan
Cinta Metropolitan is a 1996 Malaysian action-romantic film co-produced by JD Productions and Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd. and directed by Zulkefli M. Osman. The film stars Norman, Yusry, and Edry Abdul Halim of KRU, Vanida Imran, Emilia Rosnaida, Noreen Noor, and Jalaluddin Hassan.
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.Cast
- Dato' Norman KRU as Haris – Irwan's older brother, a photographer who often rushes his work
- [KRU|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. The KRU brothers—Norman, Yusry, and Edry—were cast in October 1995, reportedly receiving RM120,000 for their participation. They also performed most of their own stunts in the film.Principal photography began in October 1995. Filming also took place in Medan, Indonesia, over a ten-day period. The film’s production cost was estimated at RM1.2 million, making it the most expensive JD Productions' film to date.
Release and reception
The film was released on September 1996. It was distributed by Grand Brilliance Sdn. Bhd.Box office
The films had reached RM500,000 in the opening week.The film collected RM861,000 after 14 days in 13 cinemas. Total gross was RM1.1 million.Marketing
A budget of RM100,000 was allocated for promotion across print, electronic media, and the film's original soundtrack.The cast — KRU, Vanida Imran, Emilia Rosnaida, Noreen Noor, and Jalaluddin Hassan — participated in meet-and-greet sessions at selected cinemas.
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.
The film targeted teen audiences, and KRU’s popularity was used to attract viewers.