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| Warriors for Freedom | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Usmar Ismail |
| Starring | Soendjoto Adibroto |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Warriors for Freedom (Indonesian : Pedjuang) is a 1960 Indonesian drama film directed by Usmar Ismail. It was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival where Bambang Hermanto won the Silver Prize for Best Actor. [1]
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