Army Daze (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Army Daze is a 1996 comedy directed by Ong Keng Sen, starring Edward Yong as Malcolm Png, Sheikh Haikel and Ahamed Asad. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $25,882 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Ong Keng Sen
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cathay Organisation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Army Daze About?
The premise of Army Daze without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Singaporean comedy follows a cohort of 18‑year‑old recruits as they embark on the nation’s compulsory two‑year army service. Though they come from diverse racial and family backgrounds, the youngsters discover common ground, forge lasting friendships and learn to cope with the demanding military routine.
Army Daze Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- army
- singapore
- military
- singaporean military
- military training
- based on play
- independent film
Army Daze Cast & Characters
Edward Yong leads the cast as Malcolm Png, with Sheikh Haikel as Johari Salleh and Ahamed Asad as Krishnamoorthy. Directed by Ong Keng Sen; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ong Keng Sen
- Edward Yong as Malcolm Png
- Sheikh Haikel as Johari Salleh
- Ahamed Asad as Krishnamoorthy
- Adrian Lim as Ah-Beng Teo
Also Starring in Army Daze
· 7 more- Kevin Mark Verghese Kenny Pereira
- Ong Chuen Boone Mr X
- Jacintha Charles Lathi
- Daniel Gan Wei Teck Corporal Ong
- Deanna Yusoff Deanna Yusoff
- Lim Kay Tong Captain Lim
- Margaret Chan Mrs Png
Army Daze Plot Summary
What happens in Army Daze from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Five young men from different walks of life enlist in their National Service, told largely through Malcolm Png, Edward Yong, a nerdy and sheltered recruit; Johari Salleh, Sheikh Haikel, a laid-back hipster Malay; Krishnamoorthy, Ahamed Asad, a heroic and loving Indian lover; Ah Beng Teo, Adrian Lim, a delinquent with gangster-like swagger; and Kenny Pereira, Kevin Mark Verghese, an effeminate young man curious about women’s lifestyle. The story unfolds through Malcolm’s perspective as he documents their days in the army and the unique bond that grows among the group.
Full summary
The whole story of Army Daze, scene by scene
Army Daze Box Office
Army Daze grossed $25,882 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.9K
- International
- $25.9K
Army Daze Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Army Daze.
How Well Do You Know Army Daze?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which recruit narrates the story of the five friends in Army Daze?
Army Daze Also Known As
Also known as “新兵小传”.
- Also known as
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- 新兵小传
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Movies Like Army Daze
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Army Game, Friends at Arms and Army.
Army Daze FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Army Daze, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Army Daze?
Army Daze runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Army Daze released?
Army Daze was released on July 12, 1996.
Who directed Army Daze?
Army Daze was directed by Ong Keng Sen.
Who is in the cast of Army Daze?
Army Daze stars Edward Yong as Malcolm Png, Sheikh Haikel as Johari Salleh and Ahamed Asad as Krishnamoorthy, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Army Daze make at the box office?
Army Daze grossed $25,882 worldwide.
Does Army Daze have a post-credit scene?
No. Army Daze has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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