Hang Tuah

Hang Tuah (1956)

The adventure of the immortal Malay warrior of Malacca brought to the screen for the first time!

Hang Tuah and his four sworn brothers, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu, has pledged to protect the Sultan of Malacca. With their dedication, the five brothers rose quickly from the ranks, especially Hang Tuah whom has proven himself to be an able warrior and leader. When Hang Tuah managed to persuade Tun Teja to marry the Sultan of Malacca, the Sultan was overjoyed and rewarded Hang Tuah with full honours. The old guards felt threatened and envious, decided to frame him.

Date of release
1956-01-28
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (8)
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Action
Director
Phani Majumdar

Casting

Interesting facts

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.

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