The Call For Freedom
Seruan Merdeka
Synopsis
The film draws on the tribulations following the Japanese Occupation and the subsequent stirrings of nationalism that arose. It marked the first time that both Chinese and Malay were portrayed on equal footing in a local production, with dialogue in both languages to depict how racial unity ensured the success of guerilla warfare in that era. The film follows the Malay protagonist, Rashid, in his work as a radio spy signaller for the allied forces in Japanese-occupied Singapore until his arrest by the Kempetai (Japanese military police) and subsequent escape and encounter with the man who betrayed him. - Government of Singapore
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. S. Rajhans
- Original Title
- Seruan Merdeka
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Malayan Arts Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. S. Rajhans
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B. S. Rajhans
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Call For Freedom
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What is The Call For Freedom about?
The film draws on the tribulations following the Japanese Occupation and the subsequent stirrings of nationalism that arose. It marked the first time that both Chinese and Malay were portrayed on equal footing in a local production, with dialogue in both languages to depict how racial unity ensured the success of guerilla warfare in that era. The film follows the Malay protagonist, Rashid, in his work as a radio spy signaller for the allied forces in Japanese-occupied Singapore until his arrest by the Kempetai (Japanese military police) and subsequent escape and encounter with the man who betrayed him. - Government of Singapore
Who directed The Call For Freedom?
The Call For Freedom was directed by B. S. Rajhans.
Who stars in The Call For Freedom?
The principal cast of The Call For Freedom includes Salleh Ghani, Rokiah Hanafi, Johar, Siti Tanjung Perak, Bachtiar Effendy.
When was The Call For Freedom released and how long is it?
The Call For Freedom was released in 1947 with a total runtime of Unknown.