Directing

Imam Tantowi

Born August 13, 1946 (age 80)

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Known For

The Devil's SwordThe Devil's Sword · 1984
The Devil's Sword
5.11984
MovieFantasyAction
A legendary warrior embarks on a deadly quest to retrieve the cursed Devil’s Sword, a mystical weapon with dark powers capable of unleashing unimaginable destruction. When the sword falls into the wrong hands, chaos, and bloodshed follow. Now, it’s up to our hero to confront an army of evil warriors, deadly assassins, and supernatural creatures in a battle for the fate of the world.
Saur Sepuh: The Knight of MadangkaraSaur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara · 1988
Saur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara
8.31988
MovieAction
Set at the end of the Majapahit era, Bre Wirabhumi, son of Hayamwuruk, but born from a concubine, demands his right to be king of Majapahit. The kingdom is then ruled by Wikramawardhana, son-in-law of Hayamwuruk. To rival Majapahit, Bre Wirabhumi creates the Pamotan kingdom and looks for allies amongst other kingdoms. This creates confusion among the kingdoms friendly with Majapahit. Brama Kumbara (Fendy Pradana) from the Madangkara kingdom tries to settle the dispute. What happens instead is a misunderstanding that leads to the death of Brama’s envoy. Even worst, the lover of the murderer, Lasmini (Murti Sari Dewi), takes revenge by kidnapping Brama’s wife. The conflict then escalates into the Paregreg war between Majapahit and Pamotan.
The Warrior and the NinjaThe Warrior and the Ninja · 1985
The Warrior and the Ninja
6.31985
MovieActionFantasy
Balung Wesi was defeated in battle and is seeking revenge on Ki Sapu Angin, the teacher of Jaka Sembung, The Warrior. In mobilizing power to fight the Dutch, The Warrior makes the acquaintance of Bajing Ireng (Black Ninja).
Satan's SlaveSatan's Slave · 1980
Satan's Slave
6.01980
MovieHorror
A wealthy family stop practicing their Muslim faith and are tormented by the undead after their mother dies.
Naughty OneNaughty One · 1989
Naughty One
1989
MovieDrama
Jarir, an old teacher and also principal of a school in a small town, is a conservative educator. He is contrasted with Irfan, who is full of passion and follows a modern education approach. Their different approaches are tested on a group of delinquents. This film for children tries to show how a child’s “naughty” behaviour is a form of creativity.
Saur Sepuh II:  The Sacred Resting PlaceSaur Sepuh II: The Sacred Resting Place · 1989
Saur Sepuh II: The Sacred Resting Place
6.51989
MovieActionAdventure
Brama Kumbara’s plan to build a royal resting place near his teacher’s grave is being obstructed by people from the Kuntala kingdom. They rally their people who live in Brama’s kingdom, Madangkara, and they manage to influence the regents of Madangkara through their wives. Then the regents stop obeying their leader. They also hire highly skilled villains to destroy the resting place. Brama is furious. With Mantili, he pursues all the rebels and exterminates the Kuntala people who are not loyal to Madangkara.
PrimitivesPrimitives · 1978
Primitives
5.11978
MovieHorrorThriller
Three students, Tommy, Rita, and Robert, and their guides head into the jungle to study primitive tribes separated from civilization. However, the students say the one tribe they visit isn't primitive enough, and they want to find some really savages, and to locate the legendary cannibal tribe supposedly living in the area.
FatahillahFatahillah · 1997
Fatahillah
1997
MovieDramaAction
Disappointed after seeing his homeland, Pasai, destroyed by the Portuguese, Fadhilah Khan, later known as Fatahillah or Fala Tehan, completes his education in the Holy Land, then joins Sultan Trenggono who rules the Sultanate of Demak. He gains a respectable position as a cleric, then marries the sister of the Emperor, Ratu Pembayun, and Ratu Ayu, the widow of Pati Unus, who died in the battle against the Portuguese in Malacca. The Portuguese want to establish a fort at Sunda Kelapa. But the Sultanate of Demak is determined to wage a war against the Portuguese. Fatahillah is elected as the commanding officer, and he conquers Sunda Kelapa, and changes its name to Jayakarta, which later became Jakarta.

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Saur Sepuh: The Knight of MadangkaraSaur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara · 1988
Saur Sepuh: The Knight of Madangkara
8.31988
MovieAction
Set at the end of the Majapahit era, Bre Wirabhumi, son of Hayamwuruk, but born from a concubine, demands his right to be king of Majapahit. The kingdom is then ruled by Wikramawardhana, son-in-law of Hayamwuruk. To rival Majapahit, Bre Wirabhumi creates the Pamotan kingdom and looks for allies amongst other kingdoms. This creates confusion among the kingdoms friendly with Majapahit. Brama Kumbara (Fendy Pradana) from the Madangkara kingdom tries to settle the dispute. What happens instead is a misunderstanding that leads to the death of Brama’s envoy. Even worst, the lover of the murderer, Lasmini (Murti Sari Dewi), takes revenge by kidnapping Brama’s wife. The conflict then escalates into the Paregreg war between Majapahit and Pamotan.

Writer

Saur Sepuh III: The Flower of Mount LawuSaur Sepuh III: The Flower of Mount Lawu · 1990
Saur Sepuh III: The Flower of Mount Lawu
7.01990
MovieAction
Set during the kingdom of Majapahit after the reign of King Hayam Wuruk, the Saur Sepuh films were based on the popular radio plays in the 80s. Lasmini is raped and thrown into a ravine, but is saved by Granny Lawu. She is then taught martial arts until the granny dies. Then Lasmini leaves the mountain to find her rapists and kills them one by one. One day, she has a fight with Mantili because she is close to Bentar. Then Lasmini returns to Mount Lawu to improve her martial arts. After learning new skills, she returns to challenge all the martial arts experts and is victorious. Mantili then goes to improve his skills from Brama and challenges Lasmini. Now Lasmini is defeated.

Writer

Tertembaknya Seorang ResidivisTertembaknya Seorang Residivis · 1985
Tertembaknya Seorang Residivis
7.01985
MovieActionDrama
Wawan is an orphan who grows up in the midst of squalour and thieves. Like his friends, he has to pay tribute to their mean boss who enjoys torturing them if the money is too little. This memory is remembered in his adult years, although he works for another boss. He commits no more petty crimes. He has temperance and he won’t kill anybody. But he forgets this restraint when he robs the house of a gold trader. The daughter of the trader who is hiding in the room suddenly runs out when she hears a siren. Wawan panics and kills her. This incident begins to haunt him. With the help of his girlfriend, Suci, whom he meets in the brothel, Wawan intends to give up crime. He works as a labourer in a construction project. His friends worry that he would betray them so they want to kill him. When they attack him, his fellow worker, Daniel, helps him. Daniel, who is a Surabayan thug, invites him to join the gang.

Director

7 Tiger Man7 Tiger Man · 1987
7 Tiger Man
1987
MovieHorrorAction
A horror film based on mysticism, Gumara comes to the village of Kumayan to become a teacher. He is also looking for his biological father. Since his arrival, he has to face many strange things. Even a visit to Lebai Karat causes Gumara to deal with a tiger demon. Fortunately, Harwati, the daughter of Lebai Karat, comes to help. Then it is learned that Gumara has a similar power to hers. Harwati falls in love with Gumara, and so does his smartest student, Pita Loka. It is later discovered that Gumara is the illegitimate child of Lebai Karat. Gumara wants to conquer the power of the tiger demons. Learning this intention, six other tiger demons get involved. Five of them attack Gumara, who is defended by his father, Lebai Karat. Within its genre, this film might be considered one of the best.

Writer