
Acting
Zainal Abidin
Born 1928-08-31 · Jakarta, Indonesia
Zainal Abidin (31 August 1928 – 7 January 2000) was a Citra Award-winning Indonesian actor who played in more than a hundred and fifty films.
Acting credits
NRMaryani 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
NRHendro, Diana’s father, does not approve of her romance with Bije, and wants to marry Tony. Then Diana runs away with Bije to a small village where Diana’s aunt lives. This infuriates Hendro and he orders his men to capture Bije. Eventually, Bije and Diana return. When Diana is at home, she feels pain in her abdomen, and she is diagnosed of having a malignant cancer in her ulcer and won’t live long. Hendro even apologises to Bije’s father, but the latter refuses him. Bije even begs to his father to apologise to Hendro, but instead, Bije is thrown out of the house. Eventually Bije and Diana get married, but before the honeymoon ends, Diana passes away on Bije’s lap.
Wedding 83
1982
8.0Edo and Ipah study in the same art college. Both are attracted to each other and the relationship is pure yet Ipah’s father does not approve. One day, Edo’s father who works in the railway service dies in an accident. Both Edo and Ipah must condemn with the decision that tested their relationships.
18 Years Old
1980
Tengku Mahkota donation Norman who refuses to marry the daughter of an enemy state ayahndanya escape from the castle. During the run, the donation enamored with Harum Cendana and marry her. One day, Harum Cendana abducted. Donations common friend, Chelorong and Cheloreng try to find it.
Chelorong Cheloreng
1962
No synopsis available yet.
Djumpa Diperjalanan
1961
4.9Richard Brown, a decorated Vietnam War veteran now living in Indonesia, discovers that gunmen invaded his home, murdered his son, Bobby, (preparing to celebrate his 8th birthday), and gang-raped and murdered his wife, Florinda. Vowing revenge, he begins to track down the culprits, learning in the process that they're in the employ of a business rival named Hawk. At one point he's captured, beaten, and tortured but then he's rescued by Julia, Hawk's personal secretary, who also seeks revenge on her employer for causing the death of her sister. Brown eventually finds and confronts Hawk at Hawk's fortress-like compound.
Final Score
1986
8.0Badrowi disturbs a married woman he's in love with on her wedding night and kills her husband. He's then severely beaten by villagers and his body is thrown into a ravine. There, he gains supernatural powers from a spider and then starts terrorizing the village.
Bloody Wedding
1987
NRRhoma tries to pull Ratna out of her dark life. Ratna’s pimp opposes the attempt. In a fight, Ratna is stabbed with a knife. Rhoma is shaken and advised to go to the village to rest. There, he falls in love with Sumi, the village beauty. Misfortune also falls on her when she is attacked with sulphuric acid that ruins her face. Returning to the village, he is surprised to find a woman who is similar to both Ratna and Sumi.
Bunga Desa
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
My Dear
1983
3.8A security specialist is hired to deliver a valuable computer. She is joined by her former lover who has plans of his own for the computer.
Angel Of Fury
1992
NRAgnes appears to be out of control. Her father is seldom at home while her stepmother is afraid of her. At school, she dares to confront teachers whom she considers as no good. A young teacher, Wing Ganda, tries to understand her and shows her how to use her talent. His effort is fruitful but Agnes falls in love with him. Wing tries to avoid her. When another young man attempts to approach Agnes, she makes a fool out of him. Agnes has to deal with the fact that she cannot conquer everything. Wing is unconquerable and her stepmother secretly cares about her very much. This was one of the more insightful teenage films that understood teenage psychology and was also optmistic in a realistic way.
Gadis Penakluk
1980
Sri Kustina was a popular singer at a nightclub. She married Hasan who turned out to be a gambler and a drunkard. This habit persisted even though she had two children, Didi and Aminah. Due to Hasan's carelessness, Didi died after being hit by a car. Sri then divorced Hasan and returned to work at the nightclub. Hasan often appeared to blackmail her with threats. Sri reported this to her friend, Rusli. Hasan became more determined. He kidnapped Aminah and killed Sri. The police managed to free Aminah, while Hasan died after being hit by a truck when being chased by Rusli.
Sri Kustina
1955
NRSinta's father is dying. On his insistence, Sinta has to marry Roni, though she actually prefers Ricky. Initially, Sinta is grateful to have a husband who is willing to sacrifice for her father's hospital treatment. But Roni turns out to be a pimp, and Sinta is used and sold as a call girl aka “gadis telepon”. The situation becomes intolerable, when Roni's secret is revealed, that he has compromised other girls like Sinta. Sinta stabs her husband. Sinta repents her action in prison.
Gadis Telepon
1983
NRThe story begins with a commotion in court during the trial session of a wild girl who was involved with pornographic photos when a former nurse appeared to reveal that the girl was the daughter of a famous tycoon in Jakarta. Meanwhile, the rich man's daughter who had just gotten married was the biological child of the wild girl's mother, who was a prostitute. The two were exchanged when their newborns were in the hospital.
Gadis Hitam Putih
1986
7.0Raden Mas Said, the first son of Tumenggung Wilarikta, who rules Tuban, a district in the powerful kingdom of Majapahit, sees a poor family who suffers from hunger. He tries to take some food out secretly. His parents disapprove, and as punishment, he is locked inside the food storage. Since the incident, R.M. Said, does not feel comfortable at home. So he travels from one place to another and witnesses many cases of fraud and injustice. The Tumenggung is often blamed to cover up their crimes. Listening to his son's report, his father realises the real situation. Then he meets Sunan Bonang, who teaches his knowledge to R.M. Said. They meditate together on a riverbank. Due to his dedication, R.M. Said gets a "Nur" (enlightenment) from God. Shortly after, he is appointed as a Wali (a dated term for Islamic leader), and becomes the famous one amongst the Nine Great Wali (Wali Sanga). He is known as Sunan Kalijaga.
Sunan Kalijaga
1983
NRBecause of his wife’s encouragement, Prabowo enters a dangerous business and is eventually imprisoned. While waiting for his trial, his business partner, Wahyuni the divorcee, whom he also loves, bails him out. Their children Ani and Reni, who have to downgrade from their mansion to a flat, suffer from the shock of change. They resort to drugs and prostitution to escape reality. While the mother is sick, Wahyuni becomes intimate with Prabowo. Once found out, they slowly try to solve each problem. Wahyuni is willing to reconcile the entire family. So Rini attempts to become a photographer, by following her boyfriend, a tour guide in Bali. There is another character, a journalist, who comes in and out of the film, and functions as a commentator and witness of their lives. The dialogue veers on philosophical messages as director, Slamet Rahardjo, tries to represent both the lower and upper classes, mixing his narrative style with realism.
Kembang Kertas
1984
5.5Wealthy tobacco merchant's son, oil tycoon's son, and car workshop owner's son fall in love with Rika, a lecturer's daughter.
Gengsi Dooong
1980
NRTwo high school students, Satria and Rani, have tasted the forbidden fruit of sex. But Rani’s father, a rich man, who is authoritarian and very proud; is against Satria, who is merely the son of a poor widow. He regretfully has to give permission for his only daughter, Rani, to marry Satria who has impregnated her. He allows this without any celebration and on condition that they will not be sharing a house, and that they will divorce after the baby is born. Everything changes when Rani gives birth to a pair of twins. Rani and Satria can be reunited.
Forbidden Fruit
1979
Arifin, a six-grader, is infected with polio and he is brought to a shaman to be healed, but there is no progress. He is then brought to a doctor in Yayasan Penderita Anak Cacat (a foundation that takes care of disabled children). The doctor tries to convince Arifin’s parents that although Arifin cannot be fully cured, he can still function like ordinary people. In the end, Arifin is treated in the foundation.
The Cripple
1979
NRA Sumarna, the deputy head of an office in Jakarta, is suspicious of Karta and several other employees because they live very luxuriously. He asks his boss, Subroto, to investigate and take action against them. Subroto, who feels that he is committing fraud with Karta et al, negotiates to overthrow Sumarna by using Nani, a widow of a dragger. Nani succeeds in taking Surmarna away from his wife, Hayati, and makes Sumarna also commit corruption. Sumarna is arrested and sentenced to five years. Hayati, who is divorced, lives in the village with her child in her parents' house. Because this provides a good education for her child, she returns to Jakarta. She meets Amat, Sumarna's driver, who then invites her to the house of Dul and Mirah, a vegetable seller. Hayati sells rujak. After five years, Sumarna is released from prison, while Subroto et al are sent to prison because their corruption is exposed. When walking in front of Dul's house, Amat recognizes him.
Tahu Sama Tahu
1955
NRA naive village girl, Ani (Ayu Azhari), takes a job in a karaoke club in the city after meeting Susana (Yurike Prastica). Actually, Ani’s main reason for taking the job in the city is the hope that she will somehow meet up with Rudy (James Sahertian), a childhood friend. At the karaoke club, Ani attracts unwanted affections from the owner, Robert (Torro Margens). Ani escapes this dilemma when she does, finally, find Rudy. Together, they set up a small business selling ready-made clothes. Robert refuses to give up. He sends some men to beat up Rudy, and even assigns Susana to try to break up Rudy and Ani. Susana is successful. Ani then goes to work with Prasetyo (Willy Dozan), whom she met when she was in the garment business. The relationship between Ani and Prasetyo becomes serious, and they marry. However, Rudy, who is living with Susana, attempts to blackmail Ani with his knowledge of her past involvement with the karaoke club.
My Heaven My Hell
1994
NRIn this sequel, Anita and her husband, Rio, are offered to act in a film. Kadir, their housekeeper, wants to join in. Their neighbour, Tati, and her housekeeper, Doyok, also want to join in. Rio, Anita, and Kadir pass the selection, after deceiving Tati and Doyok. Then a misunderstanding happens. Rio, Anita, and Kadir are misconstrued as having a fight when they are actually rehearsing a scene. Meanwhile Tati, who often uses the phone at Rio’s house to contact the director, is suspected of having an affair, leading to more comedy of errors. It seems to be an intention to criticize the film industry.
Kanan Kiri OK II
1989
NRLintang and Bayu, held a pocong oath, due to the insistence of the villagers who felt their village was polluted. This was done because Lintang, who had just become engaged to Bayu, was declared pregnant, they had sworn not to do anything and did not know that Lintang could become pregnant. Once the oath is executed, the Oath has no consequences.
The Devil Oath
1988
NRThe Ganda family has one child named Ari who has graduated from the university and is engaged to a young woman named Mia. Karna, who has to go to Singapore for some time, leaves his daughter Ira with the Ganda family. Initially Ari see Ira as a little sister, but Mia sees her as a threat to her relationship with Ari. Mia then persuades her older brother Leo to rape Ira. The attempted rape is foiled by Ari, who begins to fall in love with Ira. Mr. Ganda, who realizes Afri’s attraction to Ira, decides to take action because he has a business relationship with Mia’s father, Brata. Mr. Ganda expels Ira from their family home and forbids Ari to continue the relationship. Ari leaves home to follow Ira, and rejects a job offer from Brata’s company. He begins working as a coolie in a new plaster factory. In the end, Karna accepts him as his son-in-law. • Initially titled "Nyanyian Cinta".
Cinta Anak Muda
1990
