Mat Sentol

Born: 1933-07-26

Abdul Rasip bin Yahya (born 26 July 1933) or better known as Mat Sentol was one of the actors at Cathay-Keris Film Productions, Singapore around the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He is considered as the 'Father of Special Effect' in Malay cinema history through his directorial films, which were also acted by himself, with each at the beginning of the film's title beginning with the word Mat taken in conjunction with his name. In addition to acting and directing, he is also talented in the field of animation, drama and film scriptwriter, make -up artist and the use of special effects for which he creates various filming techniques in his directorial films.


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Mat ¾ (Mat Tiga Suku)

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

”Tiga suku”, which literally translates into “three quarters”, is a Malay term used in the...

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Sumpah Pontianak

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

The original "Pontianak" was made in 1957 directed by B.N. Rao and starred Maria Menado.The film...

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Pontianak Gua Musang

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

The story evolves around Amran and Rohani who are a couple who have slept together one night in...

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Tajul Ashikin

as Bujang
Released: 1963-01-01

A prince take decision to leave the palace and begin his journey with his friend, disguise as...

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Mat Raja Kapor

as uncredited
Released: 1967-01-01

Following the events in Mat Bond, Mat arrives in the kingdom of Darul Funfair and finds himself...

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Mat Magic

as uncredited
Released: 1971-01-01

Mat lives on Ghost Island and is an amateur magician who always makes mistakes in all his...

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Mat Pirate

as uncredited
Released: 1968-01-01

Mat works at a turtle slaughterhouse and discovers a tiny book of magical spells that he...

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Mat Karong Guni

as uncredited
Released: 1970-01-01

Mat is contented working as a rag-and-bone man. He is offered a paper bag that he thinks is just...

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Si Murai

as uncredited
Released: 1968-01-01

The festivities of Mior Sebatang comes to a halt when a group of cruel bandits led by the...

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Anak Dara

as uncredited
Released: 1966-01-01

Zaleha, a beautiful young woman gets betrothed to Zaki, her staunch and religious childhood...

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Mat Toyol

as Mat
Released: 1969-01-01

For selfish and petty gains, the village head enlists the help of the medicine man to conjure a...

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Mat Bond

as Mat Bond
Released: 1967-01-01

Mat has always dreamt of becoming a secret agent since he was young. After accidentally finding...

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3 Bald Men

as uncredited
Released: 1965-01-01

Mat, Wahid and Badak are three happy-go-lucky friends. All unemployed, the men struggled to make...

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Dua Kali Lima

as uncredited
Released: 1966-01-01

The film tells the bickering between Kulop Great and Small Kulop. Both of them operate a...

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