Fatahillah (1997)

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Disappointed after seeing his homeland, Pasai, destroyed by the Portuguese, Fadhilah Khan, later known as Fatahillah or Fala Tehan, completes his education in the Holy Land, then joins Sultan Trenggono who rules the Sultanate of Demak. He gains a respectable position as a cleric, then marries the sister of the Emperor, Ratu Pembayun, and Ratu Ayu, the widow of Pati Unus, who died in the battle against the Portuguese in Malacca. The Portuguese want to establish a fort at Sunda Kelapa. But the Sultanate of Demak is determined to wage a war against the Portuguese. Fatahillah is elected as the commanding officer, and he conquers Sunda Kelapa, and changes its name to Jayakarta, which later became Jakarta.

Director: Imam Tantowi, Chaerul Umam
Genre: Drama, Action, History
Runtime: 122 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Thomas Susanto, M. Soleh Ruslani
Editing: Rizal Basri
Production: GPBSI, Pemda DKI
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Imam Tantowi, Chaerul Umam
More Films in Genre: Drama, Action, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fatahillah about?
Disappointed after seeing his homeland, Pasai, destroyed by the Portuguese, Fadhilah Khan, later known as Fatahillah or Fala Tehan, completes his education in the Holy Land, then joins Sultan Trenggono who rules the Sultanate of Demak. He gains a respectable position as a cleric, then marries the sister of the Emperor, Ratu Pembayun, and Ratu Ayu, the widow of Pati Unus, who died in the battle against the Portuguese in Malacca. The Portuguese want to establish a fort at Sunda Kelapa. But the Sultanate of Demak is determined to wage a war against the Portuguese. Fatahillah is elected as the commanding officer, and he conquers Sunda Kelapa, and changes its name to Jayakarta, which later became Jakarta.
Who directed Fatahillah?
Fatahillah was directed by Imam Tantowi, Chaerul Umam.
Who stars in Fatahillah?
Fatahillah stars Igo Ilham, Linda Jatmika, R.M. Wisnu Wardhana, Yuni Sulistyawati, Aspar Paturusi, Pramana Padmodarmaya.
How long is Fatahillah?
Fatahillah has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is Fatahillah?
Fatahillah is a Drama, Action, History film.
Where was Fatahillah produced?
Fatahillah was produced in Indonesia.