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Ballad of a Man

8.019721h 50mMovieDrama

Set in 19th century Batavia, within the community of Portuguese descendents, Amallo has issues withhis father, Umbu Kapitan, because his irresponsible behaviour has led to his mother’s death.

DirectorTeguh Karya
WriterTeguh Karya
ProducerTurino Junaidy

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Cast · Directed by Teguh Karya

TMTuti Indra Malaon
Tuti Indra Malaon
Tiur
SRSlamet Rahardjo
Slamet Rahardjo
Amallo
HR
Hanny Ray
RMRima Melati
Rima Melati
WMW.D. Mochtar
W.D. Mochtar
LSLaila Sari
Laila Sari
II
Ishaq Iskandar
WSWolly Sutinah
Wolly Sutinah
NR
N. Riantiarno
Runtu
HSHenky Solaiman
Henky Solaiman
TQTiti Qadarsih
Titi Qadarsih
FI
Ferry Irawan

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