Abdul Hamid Arief

Acting

Abdul Hamid Arief

Born November 25, 1924 · Jakarta, Indonesia

Died December 20, 1991 · aged 67

Abdul Hamid Arief (25 November 1924 – 20 December 1992) was an Indonesian actor who appeared in over a hundred and twenty films. Born in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, he started his acting career in theatre before migrating to film with 1948's Anggrek Bulan (Moon Orchid). His first starring role, and the one for which he first gained recognition, was as the title character in Pangeran Hamid (Prince …

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Traktor BenyaminTraktor Benyamin · 1975
Traktor Benyamin
1975
MovieComedy
Benny is a college student who studies farming. He gets an assignment to go to a village while he works on his thesis. On his way there, he meets Erni, a high school friend who is also heading to the same village. In the village, he stays in the house of the village chief and his daughter, Euis, is a beautiful young woman. During his work, the locals often distract Benny, since they want Euis’ attention. The relationship between Euis and Benny deteriorates further when Erni comes with her group. The misunderstanding is overcome when she realises that Erni comes to join the harvesting party in the village and to entertain them with her singing.
Gadis BionikGadis Bionik · 1982
Gadis Bionik
★ 10.01982
MovieComedyAction
After escaping prison, Kontet (Nasco) maims Rita (Arnaz), one of the police officers responsible for capturing him. In order to save her life she’s given bionic limbs.
Si PitungSi Pitung · 1970
Si Pitung
★ 10.01970
MovieAction
Unlike in traditional *lenong* tales, Si Pitung does not die; he is like a cowboy who resolves a problem and then moves on. Si Pitung (Dicky Zulkarnaen), a student of H. Naipin (M. Panji Anom), gains the strength to fight against the oppression inflicted upon the common people by landlords. With the help of his friend Djiih (Sandy Suwardy), he thrashes the landlords' hired thugs as well as the colonial police officers. Meanwhile, the colonial police commander (A. Hamid Arief) devises a plan to thwart Pitung. Pitung’s girlfriend, Aisyah (Paula Rumokoy), is taken to become the third wife of Demang Meester (H. Mansjur Sjah). Just as the wedding celebration is about to take place, Pitung succeeds in rescuing his beloved, declaring that he will go to wherever people are in need.
Musuh BebuyutanMusuh Bebuyutan · 1974
Musuh Bebuyutan
1974
MovieComedy
Jaim (Benyamin S) and Rais (Mansjur Sjah) were neighbors and worked in a sawmill. However, these two men always quarreled and fought. His son and wife also joined in. Because of their quarrels, Jaim and Rais were expelled from their jobs. Jaim became a duck salad vendor, while Rais' wife became a herbalist. The constant bickering of these two poor families (the role of the creditors in Jaim's family life is also depicted) culminates in their house catching fire. And Mr. RT (A. Hamid Arief), who happens to be the committee for the departure of transmigrants to Lampung, sends them to the transmigration area.
Tiga JanggoTiga Janggo · 1976
Tiga Janggo
1976
MovieDramaComedy
The jokes from Benjamin S and Nawi Ismail parodies Jango, a “spaghetti” cowboy movie character who was quite popular in Indonesia. Three cowboys, Benny, Man, and Gommy arrive in Bero City that needs a new sheriff. They are expected to arrest the gang of Don Lego. But even after Don Lego is defeated, not even one cowboy is willing to be a sheriff. They all have different silly excuses such as “being asked to go home to his wife”. Meanwhile, Benny, also refuses the offer. The reason is that he is going to make his haj.
Deadly KickDeadly Kick · 1973
Deadly Kick
1973
MovieAction
Eddy's parents were murdered by a gang when he was a child so he grows up to be a martial arts fighter. His skills come in handy when his girlfriend is kidnapped and held for ransom.
Leech WizardLeech Wizard · 1981
Leech Wizard
1981
MovieHorror
An evil wizard unleashes a legion of worms on an innocent village. These worms can burrow into the skin and take control of the person. Later in the film, the infected people become sex-crazed zombies and then an army to help protect the evil magician from a good wizard.
Dangdut DanceDangdut Dance · 1980
Dangdut Dance
1980
MovieHorror
A snake incarnation girl becomes the object of men's in the bar where she works in.

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Si PitungSi Pitung · 1970
Si Pitung
★ 10.01970
MovieAction
Unlike in traditional *lenong* tales, Si Pitung does not die; he is like a cowboy who resolves a problem and then moves on. Si Pitung (Dicky Zulkarnaen), a student of H. Naipin (M. Panji Anom), gains the strength to fight against the oppression inflicted upon the common people by landlords. With the help of his friend Djiih (Sandy Suwardy), he thrashes the landlords' hired thugs as well as the colonial police officers. Meanwhile, the colonial police commander (A. Hamid Arief) devises a plan to thwart Pitung. Pitung’s girlfriend, Aisyah (Paula Rumokoy), is taken to become the third wife of Demang Meester (H. Mansjur Sjah). Just as the wedding celebration is about to take place, Pitung succeeds in rescuing his beloved, declaring that he will go to wherever people are in need.
Benyamin Falls in LoveBenyamin Falls in Love · 1976
Benyamin Falls in Love
1976
MovieComedy
Sabeni or Ben is an amateur painter who lives in Puncak. He meets Grace and Yuni the sisters, who are replacing their car’s tyre. Ben helps them and thereafter goes often to see Grace. Grace is a daughter of a rich businessman and she asks him to join her band when she learns that Ben is a singer. When Grace’s father is ill, she rushes home and Ben tries to go after her even though he doesn’t know her address. He only knows the address of his friend, Bagio, located behind a tall building that is actually the office of Grace’s father. Finally, Ben becomes a famous singer but Grace’s father still disapproves. Grace is instead matched with Mansjur, who turns out to be a playboy. Thereafter, Grace’s father permits Ben to see her again.
Gitar Tua Oma IramaGitar Tua Oma Irama · 1977
Gitar Tua Oma Irama
1977
MovieDramaMusic
The wedding plans of Oma and Ani are shattered due to the presence of Ir. Dana in the plantation where Ani’s father works. As her father is ambitious and wants a higher position, he wants Dana to become Ani’s husband. Ani works in the plantation as a secretary and Dana is interested in her but she does not reciprocate. Ami and Oma are having a long-distance relationship and things start to change when Oma does not come on her birthday. So she goes to Jakarta and finds Oma in the middle of persuading his singing partner, Shanty, who is sulking, to finish a recording. Suspicious and jealous, Ani goes straight home and decides to marry Dana. Oma is shocked to receive the invitation. He goes home and the root of the problem is uncovered.

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