Kallang Roar the Movie
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Kallang Roar the movie is a 2008
sports film on Singapore national football team
’s legendary coach Choo Seng Quee (played by Lim Kay Siu
). The film shows the events leading up to Singapore winning the Malaysia Cup
in 1977, including the epic semi-final match against Selangor
and the final against Penang.
which was used as a substitute for the Merdeka Stadium as the latter was by then no longer being used for sporting events.
Among the cast is the son of legendary Singapore striker Quah Kim Song
, Leon Quah
who plays his father in the movie.
The trailer and teaser was released on the 26 June 2008.
Director Cheng Ding An
said research for the film took three years and it would cost about S$1 million to produce the movie. The film was eventually released on August 21, 2008.
.
"It was like a fire, you know, hoof! It went on fire. First game, (it) was 15,000 (spectators), second game 40,000, third game 55,000 and so on. For eight years, stadium was full," said N Ganesan, former chairman of Football Association of Singapore
.
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
sports film on Singapore national football team
Singapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
’s legendary coach Choo Seng Quee (played by Lim Kay Siu
Lim Kay Siu
Kay Siu Lim or Lim Kay Siu is a Singaporean character actor who has appeared in several Asian films, notably TV films since the 1980s. His bald head and sinister demeanour in film and TV has made him an ideal villain...
). The film shows the events leading up to Singapore winning the Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
in 1977, including the epic semi-final match against Selangor
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
and the final against Penang.
Production
Merelion Pictures started filming for the movie on February 29, 2008. Filming took place at the historic Kallang National Stadium where some of the matches had taken place. Filming also took place at the Jurong StadiumJurong Stadium
Jurong Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jurong, Singapore. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Sinchi FC when they played in the S.League from 2003 to 2005. Previously, Singapore Armed Forces FC had played their home games in this venue.The stadium...
which was used as a substitute for the Merdeka Stadium as the latter was by then no longer being used for sporting events.
Among the cast is the son of legendary Singapore striker Quah Kim Song
Quah Kim Song
Quah Kim Song is a Singaporean footballer, part of the footballing Quah family.Quah's swift agility earned him the nickname "Mercurial Speed Demon" by fans and media.Quah was named Footballer of the Year in 1974 and Player of the Year in 1976....
, Leon Quah
Leon Quah
Leon Quah is the elder son of Singaporean Football Legend, Quah Kim Song.He will appear in the upcoming 2008 Movie Kallang Roar the Movie 2008. He acts as his father in his glory Malaysia Cup Days.-References:-External links:...
who plays his father in the movie.
The trailer and teaser was released on the 26 June 2008.
Director Cheng Ding An
Cheng Ding An
Cheng Ding An is a Singaporean director of 2008 Hit Movie Kallang Roar the Movie.It is slated for release in Cinemas Islandwide in Singapore cinemas on 21 August 2008.-External links:****...
said research for the film took three years and it would cost about S$1 million to produce the movie. The film was eventually released on August 21, 2008.
Quotes
"Every time when we trooped out into the National Stadium, you can get this Kallang Roar...the fans cheering us, it was full house....That kind of feeling, I think I cannot describe," said former national team striker Quah Kim SongQuah Kim Song
Quah Kim Song is a Singaporean footballer, part of the footballing Quah family.Quah's swift agility earned him the nickname "Mercurial Speed Demon" by fans and media.Quah was named Footballer of the Year in 1974 and Player of the Year in 1976....
.
"It was like a fire, you know, hoof! It went on fire. First game, (it) was 15,000 (spectators), second game 40,000, third game 55,000 and so on. For eight years, stadium was full," said N Ganesan, former chairman of Football Association of Singapore
Football Association of Singapore
The Football Association of Singapore is the governing body of football in Singapore. It was founded in 1952. Prior to that, the Singapore Amateur Football Association, founded in 1892, was the governing body for football in Singapore...
.