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Srigala Item

1941 · 87 min

A vintage melodrama of family cruelty and masked justice, unfolding with earnest tension and a satisfying reveal.

Directed by
Tan Tjoei Hock
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Tan Tjeng Bok, Hadidjah, Bissu Usman
Overview
Mardjoeki goes missing after his wealth is taken by his brother, Djoekri. His son, Mochtar, is left behind and is treated like a slave by Djoekri. Later, The Black Jackal, a man in a mask, thwarts Djeokri's cruelty. In a chase scene between Djoekri and The Black Jackal, it turns out that Mardjoeki is still alive, and he is the man behind the mask all this time.

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Directed by
Tan Tjoei Hock
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Tan Tjeng Bok, Hadidjah, Bissu Usman
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • identity
  • redemption
Places
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, action
Directed by
Tan Tjoei Hock
Starring
Tan Tjeng Bok, Hadidjah, Bissu Usman, Moh. Mochtar, M. Sani, Itjang Ali, Aisah
Cinematography
TG The
Runtime
87 min
Country
Indonesia
Languages
Indonesian

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