Hang Tuah 1956
“The adventure of the immortal Malay warrior of Malacca brought to the screen for the first time!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Director
- Phani Majumdar
- Network
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
What is Hang Tuah?
Hang Tuah is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Action.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 28, 1956
- Studios
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
- Genres
- Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~120 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
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Hang Tuah is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Malay Film Productions Ltd.. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An immortal Malay warrior and his sworn brothers rise to protect the Sultan of Malacca.”
- Features the adventure of the immortal Malay warrior of Malacca brought to the screen for the first time.
- Received the award for Best Musical Score at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong in 1956.
- Received an official screening at the 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957 where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.
- Old guards feel threatened and envious and decide to frame Hang Tuah.
- Runtime is two hours.
Watch it if you are interested in classic cinema featuring the legend of the immortal Malay warrior of Malacca.
The film contains action themes and dramatic conflict involving court jealousy and betrayal.
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When was Hang Tuah released?
The film was released in 1956, with a release date listed as January 28, 1956.
Who are the sworn brothers in the film?
The five sworn brothers are Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir, and Hang Lekiu.
Who do the brothers pledge to protect?
They have pledged to protect the Sultan of Malacca.
What major award did the film win?
It received the award for Best Musical Score at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong in 1956.
Did the film screen at any international festivals?
Yes, it had an official screening at the 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.
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