Jakarta Jakarta

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Jakarta Jakarta
Directed byAmi Prijono
Written by
  • N Riantiarno
  • Ami Prijono
Produced byHasrat Djoeir
Starring
  • El Manik
  • Ricca Rachim
  • Masito Sitorus
  • Rae Sita
  • Deddy Sutomo
CinematographyAdrian Susanto
Production
company
PT Kamasutra Film
Release date
  • 1977 (1977)
Running time
115 minutes
Country Indonesia
Language Indonesian language

Jakarta Jakarta is a 1977 Indonesian drama film directed by Ami Prijono. [1] The film won five awards at the Indonesian Film Festival in 1978.

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryRecipientResult
Indonesian Film Festival1978Best Feature FilmWon
Best DirectingAmi PrijonoWon
Best ScreenplayN Riantiarno, Ami PrijonoWon
Best Supporting ActorMasito SitorusWon
Best Art DirectionJudy SoebrotoWon


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References

  1. "Jakarta Jakarta". filmindonesia.or.id. Retrieved 2020-05-18.