Preman

Preman 1985

1

Samboja, a thug who controls an area, catches Ceking and his friends who are trying to rape two girls, Dyah Setiowati and Marlina. Samboja tries to help and is stabbed. Samboja is thought to be the rapist and is arrested. One of the victims, Dyah Setiowati, defends him to the police and he is released. But this incident makes him an enemy of the drug syndicate, who the rapist Ceking works for. Although his friend, Leo, who also works for the syndicate, defends him, the drug boss orders his men to kill Samboja. Dyah, the daughter of a cultural attaché, sympathises with him, especially when she finds out that he visits the daughter of Astri, the prostitute, in the orphanage.

1985

Tjoet Nja' Dhien

Tjoet Nja' Dhien 1988

8.00

Set in 1896, "Tjoet Nja' Dhien" celebrates one of Indonesia's great heroes who fought for independence from the Dutch. The pious Muslim people of Aceh, a city that had flourished since ancient times as a trade port, enter into a fierce war with the Dutch. Tjoet Nja' Dhien, the widow of a rebel leader operating in Aceh in Sumatra, assumes the leadership when her husband Teuku Uma is killed in an ambush. Dhien's charismatic presence and power of survival motivate the locals to join and later continue their opposition to the Dutch. Despite personal obstacles, she remained in the thick of the struggle for ten years.

1988

Mandala from the Snake River

Mandala from the Snake River 1987

1

In his wanderings, Mandala (Barry Prima) arrives in a village where a triad of Iron Heads are messing with him. They are looking for Laot (Syaiful Nazar) who saved the book left by his teacher, Ki Banta (Syamsuri Kaempuan) who the three Iron Heads are looking for. At the same time, Mandala also eradicates village robbers and sees Kupra (Syaiful Nazar), who is about to be hanged, because he is considered a robber. Kupra is saved by Mandala, but then they split up.

1987

Tarzan: Treasure Watcher

Tarzan: Treasure Watcher 1990

7.50

This is the second Indonesian Tarzan film with Barry Prima. The previous one was Tarzan Raja Rimba made in 1989.

1990

Jampang

Jampang 1989

1

Jampang is against oppression in the Cemara village. He kills Frans when the latter tries to rape and kill Rabiah. Even Ibnu, his own brother, is not spared when he commits a crime.

1989

Bloodstained Painting

Bloodstained Painting 1988

1

A story of a Malaysian high school teacher and his wife that move to Indonesia into a new home whose former owner had been killed by burglars.

1988

Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror

Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror 1988

10.00

Two warring kingdoms; Jawadwipa, led by Mandala (Barry Prima) with help from his "demon sword," and Mongolia, led by Ramis Khan (Advent Bangun) and his sister Valas (Yurike Prastica), battle it out in this fantasy adventure.

1988

My Love Forever

My Love Forever 2007

1

Joe is a rich boy who can’t stay with one girl. One day, he meets Flora in a hospital and falls in love with her. He asks his friend to find out who Flora is. Actually, Flora also secretly gets a crush on Joe but she doubts of his loyalty although Joe has left his bad habit. Their relationship is getting closer but one day Joe finds out that he suffers a brain cancer. He then starts to be a loner and sensitive. Flora is suspicious because Joe does his old habit again. Subsequently, Joe also knows that Flora suffers from chronic kidney illness. Moreover, Flora is an orphan, Joe feels so sorry and promise to make her happy for the rest of her life. Joe gives one of his kidneys to Flora. After the surgery, Joe’s condition is getting worse. Flora hopes that she can do something.

2007

Saur Sepuh II:  The Sacred Resting Place

Saur Sepuh II: The Sacred Resting Place 1989

6.00

Brama Kumbara’s plan to build a royal resting place near his teacher’s grave is being obstructed by people from the Kuntala kingdom. They rally their people who live in Brama’s kingdom, Madangkara, and they manage to influence the regents of Madangkara through their wives. Then the regents stop obeying their leader. They also hire highly skilled villains to destroy the resting place. Brama is furious. With Mantili, he pursues all the rebels and exterminates the Kuntala people who are not loyal to Madangkara.

1989

The Terrorists

The Terrorists 1986

10.00

Santoso signs an agreement with Ghozal, a bandit, to blow up his own factory in order to get compensation from his insurance. The plan fails when Ghozal enters the factory and the security alarm rings. The security guards act promptly but Ghozal manages to escape. The pursuit of Ghozal becomes the core of the drama. As a copycat genre film, Ghozal even hijacks a helicopter and acts like a terrorist by finding hostages in a hospital. In the end, he is besieged by the police. A long negotiation occurs before he is killed.

1986

Pelangi di Balik Awan

Pelangi di Balik Awan 1984

1

Sumiati lets her husband marry Yati because she cannot bear a child. But when Yati delivers, Sumiati is pregnant and gives birth to Mira. Mira’s presence worries Yati. Therefore Yati accuses Sumiati of cheating. Sumiati leaves the house. Mira learns of this history as Yati always insults her when she asks for her monthly allowance. There is more tension when Rachmat, who is matched to Yati’s daughter, Neneng, is more attracted to Mira. By chance, Mira repeatedly catches Yati having affairs. Her father is furious. Then Yati runs away with the fortune and the child of her affair. Neneng, who stays, commits suicide. Her father realises his mistake and reconciles with Sumiati. Rachmat has also come back for Mira.

1984

Prabu Anglingdarma (Balada Cinta Anglingdarma)

Prabu Anglingdarma (Balada Cinta Anglingdarma) 1990

1

Anglingdarma (Baron Hermanto), the ruler of his homeland, acquires the magical ability to understand the language of animals, but is forbidden to share the secret of how to do this with anyone. Unfortunately, one night, when Anglingdarma is making love with his wife, he overhears some humorous remarks being made by two house lizards in the room, and bursts out laughing. His wife becomes very angry, and after Anglingdarma explains what happened, his wife demands that he teach her how to do the same thing. Anglingdarma refuses to reveal the secret. His wife, who believes that he does not love her anymore, decides to burn herself to death.

1990

Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA)

Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA) 1985

1

Atiek and Tika are always competing with each other. This rivalry has led to funny situations but also gives trouble to their friends and teachers. Then Atiek and Tika bet on who will be chosen as a movie star by a company casting for an actor. The loser has to kiss her boyfriend in public. In the end, the girls become best friends, class champions and famous movie stars.

1985

Not as Beautiful as a Mother's Love

Not as Beautiful as a Mother's Love 1986

1

Nurhayati’s husband dies in an accident and she is left with four small children. Nur herself knows that she will not live long, as her doctor reveals that she must undergo a heart and lung transplant, with a little chance of survival. After telling the real situation to her father and to her eldest child, Asih, the children are brought to the families she considers as able to raise them. How lucky she is that the three families are eager to accept her children. On a birthday party of her youngest child, she feels at ease and dies.

1986

7 Tiger Man

7 Tiger Man 1987

1

A horror film based on mysticism, Gumara comes to the village of Kumayan to become a teacher. He is also looking for his biological father. Since his arrival, he has to face many strange things. Even a visit to Lebai Karat causes Gumara to deal with a tiger demon. Fortunately, Harwati, the daughter of Lebai Karat, comes to help. Then it is learned that Gumara has a similar power to hers. Harwati falls in love with Gumara, and so does his smartest student, Pita Loka. It is later discovered that Gumara is the illegitimate child of Lebai Karat. Gumara wants to conquer the power of the tiger demons. Learning this intention, six other tiger demons get involved. Five of them attack Gumara, who is defended by his father, Lebai Karat. Within its genre, this film might be considered one of the best.

1987

The Big Talkers

The Big Talkers 1988

1

Jamal and Kamil sell clothes on a street corner in Jakarta. The police often chase them. Over time, Jamal becomes angry and intends to change his luck by talking big and “selling” himself. He dresses up to look and act like a rich man, but tastelessly.

1988

Saur Sepuh IV: The Blue Blood Offspring

Saur Sepuh IV: The Blue Blood Offspring 1991

6.00

Brama Kumbara (Denny Porlen) is preparing for eternity through an ascetic cleansing. Meanwhile, the Madangkara Kingdom has been handed over to his daughter, Wanapati (Agus Kuncoro). The people of Kuntala, who have greeted this news with delight, prepare to take revenge on Madangkara, where the ambitions of the young merchants and the instigation of riots are splitting the kingdom apart. The forces still faithful to Brama come to ask him for advice.

1991

Don't Want to be Alone

Don't Want to be Alone 1985

6.00

Pras has almost finished college, has rich parents and a beautiful, faithful fiancee but is suddenly diagnosed with lung cancer. He only has six months left to live. Pras’ parents ask Tika’s parents to allow them to marry. Tika, who is very much in love with Pras, agrees although her parents oppose. Pras takes Tika to live in the fishermen’s village. He wants to contribute to the village. Tika hides her pregnancy although Pras is aware and pretends not to know. Death finally comes but Tika is relieved as Pras has enjoyed his life.

1985