Nagabonar

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Nagabonar
Nagabonar-sampul.jpg
Directed by MT Risyaf
Written by Asrul Sani
Starring Nurul Arifin
Deddy Mizwar
Wawan Wanisar
Roldiah Matulessy
Piet Pagau
Music by Frankie Raden
Release date
  • 1987 (1987)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryIndonesia
Language Indonesian

Nagabonar is a 1987 Indonesian epic war comedy film directed by M.T. Risyaf. It was Indonesia's submission to the 60th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. [1] In 2007, the sequel named Nagabonar Jadi 2 released.

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Synopsis

Naga Bonar is a pickpocket. During the withdrawal of the Japanese occupying forces from Indonesia in 1945 he declares himself a general of the Liberation Forces. However, soon a mask becomes his true self, and he becomes a true soldier and patriot.

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References

  1. "Upaya Indonesia Mencari Peluang". Suara Pembaruan (in Indonesian). 2007-11-22. Archived from the original on 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2008-09-23.