Tandjung Katung

Tandjung Katung is a 1957 Indonesian musical drama film directed and written by Jacob Harahap, and produced by Amir Jusuf. It starred Rd. Ismail, Fifi Young, Zainal Abidin, and Nun Zairina.

Tandjung Katung
Directed byJacob Harahap
Screenplay byJacob Harahap
Produced byAmir Jusuf
StarringRd. Ismail
Fifi Young
Zainal Abidin
Nun Zairina
Production
company
Radial Film
Release date
  • 1957 (1957)
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Plot

Disappointed with her marriage, Sahara left Medan and went to Jakarta. She also forgot her profession as a ronggeng dancer. There, she met Effendi who invited her to create a national social dance using sources from regional dances.

Cast

Production

Tandjung Katung was produced by Amir Jusuf for Radial Film, who also produced Serampang 12, and was directed and written by Jacob Harahap.[1] It starred Rd. Ismail, Fifi Young, Zainal Abidin, and Nun Zairina (possibly as Sahara) in a leading role.[1] It featured Kamsul, Hardjo Muljo, Masito Sitorus, and Hadisjam Tahax.[1] The film was shot in Medan and Jakarta.[2] It featured 10 songs and 15 new dance creations.[1]

Release

Tandjung Katung was released in 1957.[1] The premiere in North Sumatra was attended by President Sukarno. Dancing accompanied the screening.[3]

Citations

Works cited
  • Kristanto, J. B. (2005). Katalog film Indonesia, 1926-2005 (in Indonesian). Nalar bekerjasama dengan Fakultas Film dan Televisi, Institut Kesenian Jakarta, [dan] Sinematek Indonesia. ISBN 978-979-99395-3-1.
  • California, University of (February 1957). Madjalah Angkatan Darat (in Indonesian).

References
  1. Kristanto 2005, p. 49.
  2. Agency, ANTARA News. "Anggota dewan dukung hadirnya bioskop di Lapangan Merdeka - ANTARA News Sumatera Utara". Antara News. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  3. California 1957, p. 36.


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