Darah Nelajan (1965)

After serving 10 years as punishment for carok (the practice of blood revenge with a sickle-shaped knife by the Madurese), Samsu helps his village fishermen’s co-op. Later, he resigns when he can’t get along with the investor, a beautiful rich widow, Lukitaningsih, who wants to gain personal profit from the co-op. As a result, he also quarrels with his lover, Pijah, and her father, Misral. Samsu then becomes a fisherman. Lukitaningsih tries to lure Samsu and the co-op to bull racing, which is one of Samsu’s skills. Seeing her efforts, Lukitaningsih’s driver, Dani, is envious and instigates Mahmud, against Samsu. Meanwhile, Misral and Pijah begin to understand Samsu so they change the co-op to the way that Samsu wants it to be, and they reconcile. Meanwhile, Mahmud loses the bull race and his carok challenge is answered with a friendly handshake instead.

Director: Hasmanan
Genre: Drama
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Editing: Tantra Surjadi
Production: PT Agora Film, Bank Koperasi Tani dan Nelayan
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Hasmanan
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darah Nelajan about?
After serving 10 years as punishment for carok (the practice of blood revenge with a sickle-shaped knife by the Madurese), Samsu helps his village fishermen’s co-op. Later, he resigns when he can’t get along with the investor, a beautiful rich widow, Lukitaningsih, who wants to gain personal profit from the co-op. As a result, he also quarrels with his lover, Pijah, and her father, Misral. Samsu then becomes a fisherman. Lukitaningsih tries to lure Samsu and the co-op to bull racing, which is one of Samsu’s skills. Seeing her efforts, Lukitaningsih’s driver, Dani, is envious and instigates Mahmud, against Samsu. Meanwhile, Misral and Pijah begin to understand Samsu so they change the co-op to the way that Samsu wants it to be, and they reconcile. Meanwhile, Mahmud loses the bull race and his carok challenge is answered with a friendly handshake instead.
Who directed Darah Nelajan?
Darah Nelajan was directed by Hasmanan.
Who stars in Darah Nelajan?
Darah Nelajan stars Bambang Irawan, Chitra Dewi, Tuty S, Kusno Sudjarwadi, Hardjo Muljo, Ishak Suhaya.
What genre is Darah Nelajan?
Darah Nelajan is a Drama film.
Where was Darah Nelajan produced?
Darah Nelajan was produced in Indonesia.