Sri Tanjung (1961)

Sri Tanjung (1961) poster

'Sri Tanjong' tells the story of the plight of Tanjong and her younger brother Atan, who are orphaned after their mother passes away and are forced to move in with their stepfamily. They are despised upon by their stepmother who abuses them, making Tanjong handle all the household chores, and chastises Atan at every opportunity. Despite the maltreatment, Tanjong performs her tasks with diligence and prepares snacks for her brother to sell in the kampong, but she suffers the humiliation of a lecherous crook. Atan is eager to learn after watching a class in session teaching the Jawi alphabet, but is scolded for outsmarting his half-sibling. Tun Setia, a visitor from afar, sympathises with the waif siblings and desires to help them. He is determined to rid the kampong of crooks and pirates, and bring justice against the wicked.

Director: Dato' Haji Jamil Sulong
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 105 min
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Country: Malaysia
Language: Bahasa melayu
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Tanjung about?
'Sri Tanjong' tells the story of the plight of Tanjong and her younger brother Atan, who are orphaned after their mother passes away and are forced to move in with their stepfamily. They are despised upon by their stepmother who abuses them, making Tanjong handle all the household chores, and chastises Atan at every opportunity. Despite the maltreatment, Tanjong performs her tasks with diligence and prepares snacks for her brother to sell in the kampong, but she suffers the humiliation of a lecherous crook. Atan is eager to learn after watching a class in session teaching the Jawi alphabet, but is scolded for outsmarting his half-sibling. Tun Setia, a visitor from afar, sympathises with the waif siblings and desires to help them. He is determined to rid the kampong of crooks and pirates, and bring justice against the wicked.
Who directed Sri Tanjung?
Sri Tanjung was directed by Dato' Haji Jamil Sulong.
Who stars in Sri Tanjung?
Sri Tanjung stars Hashimah Yon, Ahmad Mahmud, Normadiah, Bat Latiff.
How long is Sri Tanjung?
Sri Tanjung has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Sri Tanjung?
Sri Tanjung is a Drama, History film.
Where was Sri Tanjung produced?
Sri Tanjung was produced in Malaysia.