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Tandjung Katung is a 1957 Indonesian musical drama film directed and written by Jacob Harahap, and produced by Amir Jusuf. It starred Rd. Ismail, Fifi Young, Zainal Abidin, and Nun Zairina.




Plot


Disappointed with her marriage, Sahara left Medan and went to Jakarta. She also forgot her profession as a ronggeng dancer. There, she met Effendi who invited her to create a national social dance using sources from regional dances.




Cast






Production


Tandjung Katung was produced by Amir Jusuf for Radial Film, who also produced Serampang 12, and was directed and written by Jacob Harahap. It starred Rd. Ismail, Fifi Young, Zainal Abidin, and Nun Zairina (possibly as Sahara) in a leading role. It featured Kamsul, Hardjo Muljo, Masito Sitorus, and Hadisjam Tahax. The film was shot in Medan and Jakarta. It featured 10 songs and 15 new dance creations.




Release


Tandjung Katung was released in 1957. The premiere in North Sumatra was attended by President Sukarno. Dancing accompanied the screening.




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Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Masito Sitorus
• Fifi Young
• Zainal Abidin (pemeran)
• Hadisjam Tahax
• Film musikal
• Rd Ismail
• Nun Zairina
• Tandjung Katung
• Nun Zairina
• Fifi Young