Hang Tuah (1956)
- Directed by
- Phani Majumdar
- Genre
- drama film, musical film
- Country
- Malaysia, Singapore
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 8 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This is a Malaysian historical drama about the legendary warrior Hang Tuah and his four sworn brothers in Malacca. The film shows their adventures and loyalty as they serve the sultanate.
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What happens
Hang Tuah (English: The Legend Of Hang Tuah) is a 1956 Singaporean Malay-language historical drama film directed by Phani Majumdar. It is notable for the first Malay film to be fully shot in Eastmancolor. It was released in Singapore by Shaw Organisation 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 received the award for 'Best Musical Score' at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong in 1956 and an official screening at 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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