Laila Majenun
Originally released in 1975. Laila Majenun is a drama/music film. directed by Sjuman Djaya.
Starring Achmad Albar, Parto Tegal, and Deddy Sutomo
Synopsis
A little boy is told the tale about the development of Jakarta, when a village was divided into two, and causing the people to oppose each other. On one side, there is Anton while the other side is lead by Mahmud. Maulana, the village boy whom Anton has adopted, falls in love with Laila, the sister of Mahmud. This love affair irritates Majid, Mahmud’s right-hand man, because he has loves Laila, long before her meeting with Maulana. Maulana and Laila refuse to take sides between the two opposing sides, and try to reconcile them. But a battle is inevitable. In the end, Mahmud kills Anton; but Mahmud dies at the hand of Maulana, his future brother-in-law. Then Maulana runs to Laila’s house and confesses. Laila forgives him, but Majid cannot. He orders a boy to steal the gun of Sabeni, an informant, and he shoots Maulana with it. While the intention was to make this film a musical, it didn’t work as the “realistic world” and the “musical world” could not blend fully.
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Production Companies
- PT Artis Jaya Film
- PT Matari Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laila Majenun about?
A little boy is told the tale about the development of Jakarta, when a village was divided into two, and causing the people to oppose each other. On one side, there is Anton while the other side is...
Who directed Laila Majenun?
Laila Majenun was directed by Sjuman Djaya.
How long is Laila Majenun?
Laila Majenun has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Laila Majenun released?
Laila Majenun was released on August 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laila Majenun?
The main cast of Laila Majenun includes Achmad Albar, Parto Tegal, Deddy Sutomo, Rini S. Bono, Farouk Afero.