The Independence Pioneers
Para Perintis Kemerdekaan
Synopsis
The arrest of Haji Jalaluddin during his sermon leaves a strong impression on the hearts of Hamid and Halimah, his followers. Halimah is a wife who is taken for granted by her husband who is pro-Dutch. Hamid is the son of a rich merchant who falls into poverty after being branded as a rebel. His mother takes him to Padang to be raised by the family of Haji Jakfar, who has a daughter, Zainab. Hamid then studies at Padang Panjang and meets old friends, Fakhrudin and Zainudin. Hamid and Fakhrudin have more similar views with their teacher, while Zainudin is more radical. The latter organises a rebellion and fails. The Dutch keeps arresting people. Hamid, disappointed by Zainab’s marriage to someone else, sails to Mecca. Halimah is left to organise the fight for freedom but in the end, is also captured by the Dutch. The film’s message is that a physical fight for freedom, without being based on religious morality, will become meaningless.
Top Cast
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Haji Jalaluddin
Cok Simbara
Hamid
Mutiara Sani
Halimah
Rendra Karno
Haji Jakfar
Camelia Malik
Zainab
Arman Effendy
Fakhrudin
Soultan Saladin
Zainudin
Marlia Hardi
Ibu Halimah
Fakhri Amrullah
Ahmad
Rita Zahara
Ibu Hamid
Ade Irawan
Ibu Zaenab
Cassim Abbas
Syekh Mochtaruddin
Radjul Kahfi
Haji Muslim
Asrul Sani
Haji Wali
BHR. Tanjung
Sidi Marajo
Yan Bastian
Wahab
Zainab Samallo
(as Zainab)
Siti Zainab
(as Zainab)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asrul Sani
- Screenplay & Story
- Asrul Sani, Buya Hamka
- Original Title
- Para Perintis Kemerdekaan
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asrul Sani
Asrul Sani, Buya Hamka
Lukman Hakim Nain
Cassim Abbas
Andy Azhar
Department Leadership Roster
Asrul Sani
Director
Asrul Sani
Writer
Lukman Hakim Nain
Director of Photography
Cassim Abbas
Editor
Andy Azhar
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Independence Pioneers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Independence Pioneers about?
The arrest of Haji Jalaluddin during his sermon leaves a strong impression on the hearts of Hamid and Halimah, his followers. Halimah is a wife who is taken for granted by her husband who is pro-Dutch. Hamid is the son of a rich merchant who falls into poverty after being branded as a rebel. His mother takes him to Padang to be raised by the family of Haji Jakfar, who has a daughter, Zainab. Hamid then studies at Padang Panjang and meets old friends, Fakhrudin and Zainudin. Hamid and Fakhrudin have more similar views with their teacher, while Zainudin is more radical. The latter organises a rebellion and fails. The Dutch keeps arresting people. Hamid, disappointed by Zainab’s marriage to someone else, sails to Mecca. Halimah is left to organise the fight for freedom but in the end, is also captured by the Dutch. The film’s message is that a physical fight for freedom, without being based on religious morality, will become meaningless.
Who directed The Independence Pioneers?
The Independence Pioneers was directed by Asrul Sani.
Who stars in The Independence Pioneers?
The principal cast of The Independence Pioneers includes Mansyur Syahdan, Cok Simbara, Mutiara Sani, Rendra Karno, Camelia Malik.
When was The Independence Pioneers released and how long is it?
The Independence Pioneers was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is The Independence Pioneers based on a book or true story?
The Independence Pioneers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Buya Hamka".