| Laki-Laki Tak Bernama | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Achmad Salim |
| Written by | Achmad Salim |
| Produced by | Annie Mambo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Lukman Hakim Nain |
| Edited by | Achmad Salim |
| Music by | Idris Sardi |
Production company | Aries Film |
Release date |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Laki-Laki Tak Bernama (Indonesian for Man Without a Name) is a 1969 Indonesian film directed by Achmad Salim.
Laki-Laki Tak Bernama shows a number of scenes related to sexuality, including a cheating wife and husband. [1]
Laki-Laki Tak Bernama was written and directed by Wim Umboh (also known as Achmad Salim) for Annie Mambo's Aries Film. The film was shot by Lukman Hakim Nain [1] in CinemaScope and Eastmancolor. [2] Idris Sardi provided the music, while Umboh handled editing. [1] According to Tempo , the film was rumored to have been shot without a screenplay. [3]
The film starred Ratno Timoer , Rahayu Effendi , Rima Melati, Rachmat Kartolo, W.D. Mochtar, and Gaby Mambo . Supporting roles were held by Farida Arriany, Farouk Afero, Hamid Gruno, Paula Rumokoy, Sandy Suwardi Hassan, Sofia WD, Tien Samatha, Jeffry Sani, Boes Boestami, A. Hamid Arief, and Dicky Zulkarnaen. [1] [2] This was Melati's first film role after a five year hiatus, [4] as well as the last role of Boestami, who died two years later. [5]
Laki-Laki Tak Bernama was released in 1969. [1] It was advertised as the first Indonesian sex film, [2] as well as "the only National film that is the bravest and biggest . . . . with SEX scenes which are explicit without pulling any punches". The poster featured images of kissing and a woman undressing, and urged viewers to take their girlfriends to see the film. [6]
J.B. Kristanto, in his catalogue of Indonesian films, writes that, though Laki-Laki Tak Bernama builds its characters sufficiently, the film's plot is convoluted and unclear. [1]
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