Hang Tuah (film)
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Hang Tuah is a 1959
Malay feature
film directed by Phani Majmudar. It is the first Malay film to be fully shot in Eastman color film.It was released to public on 28 January 1956. The film was based on the legendary Admiral Hang Tuah
of Malacca,and his 4 sworn brothers;Hang Jebat
,Hang Kasturi,Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu.This film has received 'Best Musical Score' award at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong,in 1956 and official screening at 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957.
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Malay feature
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film directed by Phani Majmudar. It is the first Malay film to be fully shot in Eastman color film.It was released to public on 28 January 1956. The film was based on the legendary Admiral Hang Tuah
Hang Tuah
Hang Tuah is a legendary warrior/hero who lived during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah of the Sultanate of Malacca in the 15th century. He was the greatest of all the laksamana, or sultan's admirals, and was known to be a ferocious fighter...
of Malacca,and his 4 sworn brothers;Hang Jebat
Hang Jebat
Hang Jebat was the closest companion of the legendary malay hero Hang Tuah. He is well known for his vengeful rebellion against the Malacca Sultan whom he served. After Hang Tuah was sentenced to death, Hang Jebat was conferred by the Sultan of Malacca with the Taming Sari, a sacred kris formerly...
,Hang Kasturi,Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu.This film has received 'Best Musical Score' award at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong,in 1956 and official screening at 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957.
Actors
- P.Ramlee: Hang Tuah
- Ahmad Mahmood: Hang Jebat
- Saadiah: Melor
- Nordin Ahmad: Hang Kasturi
- S.Shamsudin: Hang Lekir
- Aziz Sattar: Hang Lekiu
- Haji Mahdi: Sultan of Malacca
- Zaiton: Tun Teja
- Daeng Idris: Dato' Bendahara (equivalent to today's Prime Minister)
Famous quotes from the Film
- "Raja Adil Raja Disembah,Raja Zalim Raja Disanggah" ("A fair king is a ruler to be obeyed, a cruel king is a despot to be revolted")
- "Takkan Melayu Hilang di Dunia" ("Never shall the Malay race vanish from the face of the Earth")-This quote would later became famous rallying cry for Malay nationalism.