Mamat Khalid
Mamat Khalid is known for Rock Bro (2016), Nova (2014), Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam (2008).
Biography
Mohamad bin Mohamad Khalid, known professionally as Mamat Khalid (6 April 1963-24 October 2021) is a Malaysian screenwriter, film director, and occasional actor. He is the younger brother of cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor Khalid, better known as Lat.
As a young boy, he used to go to the cinemas every other day to catch the latest movies. Unfortunately, his hobby did not resonate well with his father, who banned him from frequenting cinemas even on his deathbed. However, that did not break the young Mamat's passion into films.
Before venturing into film-making, Mamat worked in a government office. He was a fan of rock music, having joined an amateur band named Drop Out in 1986 as the band's keyboardist. The experiences that he had gone through during the phase inspired him to write and direct his film Rock(2005), which is a commercial success. It led into three sequels - Rock Ooo…! (2013), Rock Bro! (2016) and Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai (2020). He was also the translator for the animation series Kampung Boy done by the work of his brother, Lat. He cited the late director P. Ramlee as one of his filmmakers inspiration. His filmmaking style involves comedy satirism that criticize the political scenario and corruption happened in Malaysia.
On 21 April 2017, Mamat was admitted to the Ampang Puteri Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU)after complaining of breathing difficulties after having some coffee with his friends. He was believed to have extreme fatigue after attending the preview session of his latest film, Lebuhraya Ke Neraka in Bukit Bintang. However heremained in stable condition albeit under a doctor's monitoring due to his high blood pressure.
He died on 24 October 2021 at the age of 58 due to heart disease at Slim River Hospital.He was reportedly collapsed at his restaurant Sarang Art Hub in Tanjung Malim. He was buried at the Masjid Kampung Paloh Islamic Cemetery in Ipoh, Perak.
Questions about Mamat Khalid
How many Mamat Khalid films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 11 films with Mamat Khalid, from 2001 to 2022.
What was the first Mamat Khalid film?
The first Mamat Khalid film in the catalogue is Mat Nor Kushairi & The Velvet Boys, from 2001.
People data: TMDb.
Known for
Full filmography
45 films — 11 in the catalogue
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Bendasing
2025
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10.0 Rajawali
2022
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Sinopsis Filem Rajawali
2022
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Budak Kripto
2021
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Kampong Pisang Kita Setandan
2021
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Mat Bond Malaya
2021
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8.0 18 Puasa Di Kampong Pisang
2021
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Manap Karaoke
2020
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Rock 4: Rockers Never Dai
2020
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Kampong Pisang Bersiri-Siri
2020
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Sinopsis filem Rock 4 Rockers Never Dai
2020
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17 Puasa
2019
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17 Puasa (Astro First)
2019
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6.4 Hantu Kak Limah
2018
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Sinopsis Hantu Kak Limah
2018
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Lari Hantu Lari
2017
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16 Puasa
2017
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10.0 Lebuhraya Ke Neraka
2017
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Semerah Darah
2017
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8.2 Rock Bro
2016
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Usop Wilcha : Menghonjang Makhluk Muzium
2015
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Idris MLM
2015
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6.3 Usop Wilcha Dalam Werewolf Dari Bangladesh
2015
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Rumah Pusaka Di Simpang Jalan
2015
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7.0 Nova
2014 · Lorry Driver
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5.2 Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Kelana Jaya
2014
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Amir & Loqman Pergi Ke Laut
2014
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3.0 Apokalips X
2014
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Zombi Kilang Biskut
2014 · Kulop
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4.0 Bro, Nampak Motor Gua?
2013 · Tan Sri Bakhtiar
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7.1 Rock Oo! Rimba Bara Kembali
2013
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8.0 Hantu Kak Limah 2: Husin, Mon dan Jin Pakai Toncit
2013
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6.9 Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah
2010
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4.0 Estet
2010
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2.0 My Spy
2009 · Malay Man
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3.5 Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam
2008 · Malay Man
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When The Full Moon Rises
2008
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6.1 Zombi Kampung Pisang
2007 · MK
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8.0 Man Laksa
2006
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7.0 Rock
2005
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Lima Belas Puasa 1971
2004
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Senario Lang Buana
2003
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6.0 Mat Nor Kushairi & The Velvet Boys
2001
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Rombongan Cik Kiah Ke Sukan Komanwel
1998
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9.0 Princess of Mount Ledang
2004
People data: TMDb.
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