---
title: "Hang Tuah"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hang-tuah-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 70221
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hang Tuah (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hang-tuah-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hang Tuah is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Malay Film Productions Ltd.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An immortal Malay warrior and his sworn brothers rise to protect the Sultan of Malacca."

### Why Watch
- 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Old guards feel threatened and envious and decide to frame Hang Tuah.
- Runtime is two hours.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action themes and dramatic conflict involving court jealousy and betrayal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Phani Majumdar
- **Networks / Studios**: Malay Film Productions Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **P. Ramlee** as *Hang Tuah*
- **Zaiton** as *Tun Teja*
- **Saadiah** as *Melor*
- **Ahmad Mahmud** as *Hang Jebat*
- **Haji Mahadi** as *Sultan Melaka*
- **Daeng Idris** as *Dato' Bendahara*
- **Yusof Latiff** as *Tun Mat*
- **Nordin Ahmad** as *Hang Kasturi*
- **S. Shamsuddin** as *Hang Lekir*
- **Aziz Sattar** as *Hang Lekiu*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Hang Tuah released?
The film was released in 1956, with a release date listed as January 28, 1956.

### Q: Who are the sworn brothers in the film?
The five sworn brothers are Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir, and Hang Lekiu.

### Q: Who do the brothers pledge to protect?
They have pledged to protect the Sultan of Malacca.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hang Tuah — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70221)
- [Hang Tuah (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_Tuah_(film))
- [Hang Tuah 82% [The Legend of Hang Tuah] (1956) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/267249-hang-tuah)
- [Hang Tuah (1957) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/440889-hang-tuah/prehled/)

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