Acting
Achmad Albar
Born July 16, 1946 · Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia (age 80)
Achmad Albar is an Indonesian singer and musician. He is the vocalist of the band God Bless.
Known For
Ambisi · 1973Ambisi
1973
MovieMusicComedy
Bing and Benyamin S. works as a radio broadcaster in the private-owned station, “Undur-Undur”. His work is causing relationship problems with his wife, so he finds relief with one of his fans, Anna Mathovani, who's hoping to be a famous singer. Featuring performances by bands Koes Plus, Trio Bimbo, and God Bless.
D'Love · 2010D'Love
2010
MovieDrama
Elmo leaves his family after his father is found guilty of corruption. To make a living, Elmo must be a street fighter. Even though his life is wild, Elmo still goes to school because of Aprilia.
Untukmu Indonesiaku · 1980Untukmu Indonesiaku
1980
MovieDramaDocumentary
This documentary was initially meant to give a chance to those who had not yet seen the musical “Untukmu Indonesiaku” by Guruh Sukarnoputra. The musical is shown here but not in its complete form. The director weaves the footage of the show with what happens behind the scenes, the rehearsals and also the process of creating the show. Guruh himself makes an appearance and tells how he learns the art of Bali. There is also footage of the beginnings of the Swara Maharddika group. The director reveals Guruh’s background and influences, including his father Bung Karno and Indonesia’s wondrous nature.
Djendral Kantjil · 1958Djendral Kantjil
1958
MovieDrama
Arman’s father denies his request for a toy gun, but his mother allows it. With that toy gun, Arman forms a squad called “Berani Mati” or “Ready to Die” with his friends, Hamdan and others. The security in the neighborhood is threatened by the mischief of Bang Hamid, and Arman and his squad, successfully prevent a burglary by him. The residents are proud to have such brave boys in the neighborhood.
Jenderal Kancil: The Movie · 2012Jenderal Kancil: The Movie
2012
MovieDrama
Lentera Hati Elementary School experienced terror from Italian Mafia gangs, who were after something hidden behind Lentera Hati Elementary School. Guntur shoulder to shoulder to face this problem with clever wit and wise nature.
Two Frizzy-Haired Guys · 1977Two Frizzy-Haired Guys
1977
MovieDramaMusic
A straight-laced college graduate from the city and a poor villager from the country become rivals on the Indonesian rock 'n' roll scene.
Laila Majenun · 1975Laila Majenun
1975
MovieDramaMusic
A little boy is told the tale about the development of Jakarta, when a village was divided into two, and causing the people to oppose each other. On one side, there is Anton while the other side is lead by Mahmud. Maulana, the village boy whom Anton has adopted, falls in love with Laila, the sister of Mahmud. This love affair irritates Majid, Mahmud’s right-hand man, because he has loves Laila, long before her meeting with Maulana. Maulana and Laila refuse to take sides between the two opposing sides, and try to reconcile them. But a battle is inevitable. In the end, Mahmud kills Anton; but Mahmud dies at the hand of Maulana, his future brother-in-law. Then Maulana runs to Laila’s house and confesses. Laila forgives him, but Majid cannot. He orders a boy to steal the gun of Sabeni, an informant, and he shoots Maulana with it. While the intention was to make this film a musical, it didn’t work as the “realistic world” and the “musical world” could not blend fully.
Semalam di Malaysia · 1975Semalam di Malaysia
1975
MovieDrama
This rare Indonesian film (last to be produced by Runme Shaw) about a poor fisherman family with one young son Jarot and also expecting another. One day the husband Marto (Koesno Soedjarwadi) had to go on a long fishing trip with Jarot. Their fishing boat then got hit by a storm and sunk, separating them both.
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