Bambang Hermanto

Acting

Bambang Hermanto

Born — Died

1931-08-11 — 1991-12-18

Place of birth

Surakarta

Known for

Acting

Credits

22 titles

Herman Dulong, known by the names Bambang Hermanto or Herman Citrokusumo (born on August 11, 1931, in Surakarta – December 18, 1991), was an Indonesian actor. Bambang attended HIS (Hollandsch-Inlandsche School) and the Acting Course at ATNI (1955-1956). Before entering the film industry, he served in the military. He was a member of the Heiho, the Indonesian Republic Rebels, and the Military Police. Bambang Hermanto was a prolific Indonesian actor in the 50s. He became well known after acting in Harimau Tjampa (1953). Bambang was dubbed the 'Indonesian John Derek', given the similarity of his face. He won the Best Supporting Actor award in FFI 1955 for his role in Lewat Djam Malam (1954).

Known for

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Topaz is a poor but honest teacher but the price of honesty keeps being bargained. First, Mursalin, the principal, considers that education can be bought. So Topaz is fired because a student’s parent complains about the child’s bad report card and Mursalin wants to have the numbers upgraded.

The Teacher

1981

Setulus Hatiku poster
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Maryani who loves Hartono, her childhood friend. But because she could never express it, compared to her younger sister, Rusmini. Maryani had to let Hartono marry Rusmini.

Setulus Hatiku

1955

Lenggang Djakarta poster
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Jakarta experiences a rapid growth after Indonesia gains full sovereignty in 1950. The Republic’s capital becomes the city of hope and dreams for people living in rural areas. One of them is Mulyono. He leaves his wife and kids in the village. But Jakarta turns out to be a horrible city and Mulyono has bad luck until he finds work at a gas station. One of his customers is Nani who asks him to work at her father’s office. Soon, they become husband and wife and Mulyana forgets about his family back home.

Lenggang Djakarta

1953

Burung Merpati poster
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In school, Laila goes steady with Hamid. Her father, Abdullah the trader, opposes their relationship as he thinks it will hamper her education. When told to study at home, Laila is still trying to meet her boyfriend. One day, Abdullah is on the brink of bankruptcy. Then Usman, the tycoon, comes along and helps him. So Abdullah feels obligated to give his consent when Usman proposes to marry his daughter. But Laila is treated badly by her in-laws so she runs away, without knowing that her father has died. Fortunately, she encounters Hamid, and together they live happily ever after.

Burung Merpati

1954

Pesan Terachir poster
NR

Wibowo's household was getting worse day by day. This was caused by the death of Lastri (his wife) whom he loved very much. Before his wife took her last breath, she asked Wibowo to take Lasmi (Lastri's younger sister) as his future wife. The message was carried out. But the sorrow still gripped Wibowo's heart.

Pesan Terachir

1956

The Tiger from Tjampa poster
5.0

Set in the 1930s, and narrated like a ballad from the past, "The Tiger from Tjampa" tells of how a young man, Lukman, seeks to avenge his father’s murder by learning pencak silat, a traditional form of self defence, based on the movements of animals.

The Tiger from Tjampa

1953

Film credits

1980s · 3 titles

1970s · 2 titles

1950s · 12 titles

Setulus Hatiku poster
NR

Maryani who loves Hartono, her childhood friend. But because she could never express it, compared to her younger sister, Rusmini. Maryani had to let Hartono marry Rusmini.

Setulus Hatiku

1955

Lenggang Djakarta poster
NR

Jakarta experiences a rapid growth after Indonesia gains full sovereignty in 1950. The Republic’s capital becomes the city of hope and dreams for people living in rural areas. One of them is Mulyono. He leaves his wife and kids in the village. But Jakarta turns out to be a horrible city and Mulyono has bad luck until he finds work at a gas station. One of his customers is Nani who asks him to work at her father’s office. Soon, they become husband and wife and Mulyana forgets about his family back home.

Lenggang Djakarta

1953

Burung Merpati poster
NR

In school, Laila goes steady with Hamid. Her father, Abdullah the trader, opposes their relationship as he thinks it will hamper her education. When told to study at home, Laila is still trying to meet her boyfriend. One day, Abdullah is on the brink of bankruptcy. Then Usman, the tycoon, comes along and helps him. So Abdullah feels obligated to give his consent when Usman proposes to marry his daughter. But Laila is treated badly by her in-laws so she runs away, without knowing that her father has died. Fortunately, she encounters Hamid, and together they live happily ever after.

Burung Merpati

1954

Pesan Terachir poster
NR

Wibowo's household was getting worse day by day. This was caused by the death of Lastri (his wife) whom he loved very much. Before his wife took her last breath, she asked Wibowo to take Lasmi (Lastri's younger sister) as his future wife. The message was carried out. But the sorrow still gripped Wibowo's heart.

Pesan Terachir

1956

The Tiger from Tjampa poster
5.0

Set in the 1930s, and narrated like a ballad from the past, "The Tiger from Tjampa" tells of how a young man, Lukman, seeks to avenge his father’s murder by learning pencak silat, a traditional form of self defence, based on the movements of animals.

The Tiger from Tjampa

1953

Rajuan Alam poster
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This film, produced in Indonesia and based on the old Japanese folk saying that "a man's happiness depends upon a knife, house, horse, wife, and singing bird," tells the story of the restoration of a young man to his rightful place in his society and nation, and depicts basic Indonesian traditions while outlining Indonesia's successful fight against malaria (with U.S. cooperation). The film follows Amin, a village youth who attempts to earn a living in the city. However, he is unsuccessful, and so he returns to his village to live with his wife-to-be, Marlina. Before the couple can marry, Marlina falls ill with malaria, and only after she is cured are they able to wed. The film was directed by Miriam Bucher and is a joint production of the U.S. Information Service (USIS) and Produksi Film Negara (PFN).

Rajuan Alam

1956

After the Curfew poster
6.2

A hero of revolution returns to civilian life to find the new society very different from the ideals he fought for.

After the Curfew

1954

Heboh poster
NR

Prior to his death, Mutalib tycoon ordered his son Dullah to search for a legacy that is listed on the secret map. Fearing that his son, who had been studying abroad, knew only the truth, Mutalib asked his friends, Cepot and Udel to help and guide his son, including being told about the secret map. Joko, the deceased's assistant, is trying to seize the map with the help of Mutalib's private secretary, Fatimah. Udel and Tjepot were kidnapped and threatened by Jim. Udel and Tjepot fled to Sukadamai. This run was made funny. Joko successfully snatched the map from the Dullah and went to Sukadamai which was the clue to the inheritance. Thanks to the help of Udel and Tjepot, the Dullah was able to find the treasure. What is the content of that inheritance? Just a piece of paper urging Dullah to work. The insane Dullah who wanted to work hard after getting the message, also fell in love with the local girl, Siti.

Heboh

1954

Delapan Pendjuru Angin poster
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Armansyah Perkasa Alam, a rising movie and radio star, receives a lot of fan letters that he uses to indulge his playboy behaviour. His friend, Trisno, keeps cautioning him to no avail. Armansyah begins to juggle too many appointments with too many girls. Finally, all eight girls that he is trying to seduce realise his trick and they all leave Armansyah.

Delapan Pendjuru Angin

1957

Girl's Dormitory poster
8.0

The residents of a dormitory led by Bu Siti each have their own personal issues. Tari, a dance student, falls in love with a man old enough to be her father. Rahimah, a medical student, is about to be forced into marriage in her village but is rescued by Nasrul. Maria, a flight attendant, gets entangled in a love quadrangle. She is loved by Imansyah, a co-pilot, but Maria is more attracted to Broto, a wealthy merchant. However, Broto himself is more interested in Sita, a dance instructor. Additionally, two teenagers, Ani and Ina, are placed under Bu Siti's care because their parents are preoccupied with politics. All these problems are resolved in a comedic manner.

Girl's Dormitory

1958

Three Fugitives poster
NR

Set after the Indonesian War of Independence, Maman arrives to his village only to meet Mat Codet, the leader of a rogue gang who just escaped prison.

Three Fugitives

1957

No artwork available
NR

Mr. Prawiro, a retired (district chief) assistant, lives in Kebumen village, his hometown. His eldest daughter, Indrani, marries Sumantri, a staff in “Bank Tabungan Pos”. In a meeting, Mr Prawiro suggests that the importance for saving money needs to be stressed.

Mr. Prawiro

1958

Behind the camera