Fatahillah
Synopsis
Disappointed after seeing his homeland, Pasai, destroyed by the Portuguese, Fadhilah Khan, later known as Fatahillah or Fala Tehan, completes his education in the Holy Land, then joins Sultan Trenggono who rules the Sultanate of Demak. He gains a respectable position as a cleric, then marries the sister of the Emperor, Ratu Pembayun, and Ratu Ayu, the widow of Pati Unus, who died in the battle against the Portuguese in Malacca. The Portuguese want to establish a fort at Sunda Kelapa. But the Sultanate of Demak is determined to wage a war against the Portuguese. Fatahillah is elected as the commanding officer, and he conquers Sunda Kelapa, and changes its name to Jayakarta, which later became Jakarta.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chaerul Umam, Imam Tantowi
- Screenplay & Story
- Misbach Yusa Biran
- Original Title
- Fatahillah
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- GPBSI, Pemda DKI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chaerul Umam, Imam Tantowi
Misbach Yusa Biran
M. Soleh Ruslani, Thomas Susanto
Rizal Basri
Surjadi Sudirdja, HM Johan Tjasmadi
Department Leadership Roster
Chaerul Umam
Director
Imam Tantowi
Director
Surjadi Sudirdja
Producer
HM Johan Tjasmadi
Producer
Misbach Yusa Biran
Screenplay
M. Soleh Ruslani
Director of Photography
Thomas Susanto
Director of Photography
Rizal Basri
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fatahillah.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatahillah
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fatahillah about?
Disappointed after seeing his homeland, Pasai, destroyed by the Portuguese, Fadhilah Khan, later known as Fatahillah or Fala Tehan, completes his education in the Holy Land, then joins Sultan Trenggono who rules the Sultanate of Demak. He gains a respectable position as a cleric, then marries the sister of the Emperor, Ratu Pembayun, and Ratu Ayu, the widow of Pati Unus, who died in the battle against the Portuguese in Malacca. The Portuguese want to establish a fort at Sunda Kelapa. But the Sultanate of Demak is determined to wage a war against the Portuguese. Fatahillah is elected as the commanding officer, and he conquers Sunda Kelapa, and changes its name to Jayakarta, which later became Jakarta.
Who directed Fatahillah?
Fatahillah was directed by Chaerul Umam, Imam Tantowi.
Who stars in Fatahillah?
The principal cast of Fatahillah includes Igo Ilham, Linda Jatmika, R.M. Wisnu Wardhana, Yuni Sulistyawati, Aspar Paturusi.
When was Fatahillah released and how long is it?
Fatahillah was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.