What is The Tiger from Tjampa?
The Tiger from Tjampa is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1953
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Tiger from Tjampa is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A young man trains in animal-inspired martial art to avenge his father's death.”
- Lyrical ballad narration
- Showcases traditional pencak silat
- Atmospheric 1930s setting
- Narration may limit direct character interaction
Watch it if you enjoy poetic period dramas centered on martial‑arts revenge.
The film’s contemplative tone and martial‑arts sequences suit viewers comfortable with dramatic revenge narratives.
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When does the story take place?
It is set in the 1930s.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a young man named Lukman.
What motivates Lukman’s journey?
He seeks to avenge his father’s murder.
Which martial art does Lukman study?
He learns pencak silat, a traditional Indonesian self‑defence system inspired by animal movements.
How is the film narrated?
The story is presented as a ballad‑like narration from the past.