
Semerah Padi
Synopsis
Aduka and Teruna are sworn brothers. They have been tasked to keep the law and order according to the Islam ways of the village, Semerah Padi. The village Headmaster has a daughter, Dara, whom has fallen for Aduka secretly. The Headmaster decided to marry his daughter to Teruna not knowing about the relationship between Dara and Aduka. The lovebirds were heart broken but decided to keep things to themselves, Dara not wanting to go against her father's wishes and Aduka not wanting to hurt his brother. The country was attacked by the pirates and Teruna was sent by the Headmaster to render his services to the Sultan. Whilst Teruna was away, Semerah Padi was attacked by Borek and his gang and Dara was kidnapped. Aduka managed to kill Borek and rescued her. With love and passion overcoming their emotions, they committed adultery. Teruna came back victorious and discovered what had happened. What was Teruna's reaction? What happened to Dara and Aduka?
Top Cast
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- Director
- P. Ramlee
- Screenplay & Story
- Omar Rojik, S. Sudarmaji
- Original Title
- Semerah Padi
- Country of Origin
- Singapore, Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P. Ramlee
Omar Rojik, S. Sudarmaji
Department Leadership Roster
P. Ramlee
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Semerah Padi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Semerah Padi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Semerah Padi about?
Aduka and Teruna are sworn brothers. They have been tasked to keep the law and order according to the Islam ways of the village, Semerah Padi. The village Headmaster has a daughter, Dara, whom has fallen for Aduka secretly. The Headmaster decided to marry his daughter to Teruna not knowing about the relationship between Dara and Aduka. The lovebirds were heart broken but decided to keep things to themselves, Dara not wanting to go against her father's wishes and Aduka not wanting to hurt his brother. The country was attacked by the pirates and Teruna was sent by the Headmaster to render his services to the Sultan. Whilst Teruna was away, Semerah Padi was attacked by Borek and his gang and Dara was kidnapped. Aduka managed to kill Borek and rescued her. With love and passion overcoming their emotions, they committed adultery. Teruna came back victorious and discovered what had happened. What was Teruna's reaction? What happened to Dara and Aduka?
Who directed Semerah Padi?
Semerah Padi was directed by P. Ramlee.
Who stars in Semerah Padi?
The principal cast of Semerah Padi includes P. Ramlee, Nordin Ahmad, Saadiah, Daeng Idris, Normadiah.
When was Semerah Padi released and how long is it?
Semerah Padi was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
