Sarjan Hassan

Sarjan Hassan

1958 · 112 min · ★ 8.0 · Action, War, Drama

Hassan (P. Ramlee) is 10 when his father died. His mother had died when he was younger. His late father's boss feels sorry for Hassan and adopts him. However, Hassan's foster father's own child, Aziz (Jins Shamsudin) is jealous of Hassan and hates him. When both of them have fully grown up, Aziz and Buang (Salleh Kamil) always bully Hassan. At the same time, Salmah (Saadiah) has developed a crush towards Hassan, fuelling Aziz's fury. When the Second World War is approaching, the Royal Malay Regiment begins recruiting young soldiers.

Directed by Lamberto V. Avellana · Written by P. Ramlee

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P. Ramlee Sarjan Hassan
Saadiah Salmah
Jins Shamsudin Aziz
Salleh Kamil Buang
Capten John Gray RMR
Capten David Downe R.M. Captain Holiday
Daeng Idris Pak Lebai
Aini Jasmin Minah (Pembantu Rumah)
Nyong Ismail Bapak Salmah
Leng Hussein Ah Ling (Penjual Sayur)
Omar Rojik
S. Shamsuddin

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