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Soekarno

Soekarno

20137.42h 17m

Overview

This biographical drama about Indonesia's first president recounts his nationalist crusade to seize independence from Dutch colonial rule.

Directed by Hanung Bramantyo
Written by Ben Sihombing, Hanung Bramantyo
Produced by Raam Punjabi
Box OfficeBudget: $800KRevenue: $1.8M

Top Cast

Ario Bayu

Ario Bayu

Soekarno

Lukman Sardi

Lukman Sardi

Mohammad Hatta

Tanta Ginting

Tanta Ginting

Sutan Sjahrir

Tika Bravani

Tika Bravani

Fatmawati

Maudy Koesnaedi

Maudy Koesnaedi

Inggit Garnasih

Aji Santosa

Aji Santosa

Soekarno (child)

Emir Mahira

Emir Mahira

Soekarno (young)

Agus Kuncoro

Agus Kuncoro

Gatot Mangkupradja

Sujiwo Tejo

Sujiwo Tejo

Soekemi Sosrodihardjo

Ayu Laksmi

Ayu Laksmi

Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai

Themes & Keywords

heropoliticsbiographybased on true storypresidentpoliticalbased on real person

About Soekarno

Soekarno is a drama, history film released in 2013 exploring themes of hero, politics, biography, based on true story, president, political. Directed by Hanung Bramantyo, it stars Ario Bayu, Lukman Sardi, Tanta Ginting. This biographical drama about Indonesia's first president recounts his nationalist crusade to seize independence from Dutch colonial rule.

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