
Birthday:
04-22-1932
Deathday:
02-14-1991 (58 years)
Birthplace:
Malang, Indonesia
Biography
Nya' Abbas Akup was an Indonesian film director and screenwriter. He is named the father of Indonesian comedy films.
Nya' died in February 14th, 1991.
Nya' died in February 14th, 1991.
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The Three Maidens
Act like Lieutenant Hardi (uncredited)
event1956 star_border 8
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Three sisters—Nunung, Nana and Nenny—are being raised by their grandmother in Jakarta after their mother's death. Though the sisters' father Sukandar lives with them, he is too involved in his own work to pay them heed.
Rojali & Zuleha
Writer
event1979
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Rojali, whose real name is Rajauli, is the son of a widow who owns a traditional food stall. He falls in love with Zuleha, the daughter of his rich neighbour. But their parents oppose their relationship.
Heboh
Screenplay
event1954
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Prior to his death, Mutalib tycoon ordered his son Dullah to search for a legacy that is listed on the secret map. Fearing that his son, who had been studying abroad, knew only the truth, Mutalib asked his friends, Cepot and Udel to help and guide his son, including being told about the secret map. Joko, the deceased's assistant, is trying to seize the map with the help of Mutalib's private secretary, Fatimah. Udel and Tjepot were kidnapped and threatened by Jim. Udel and Tjepot fled to Sukadamai. This run was made funny. Joko successfully snatched the map from the Dullah and went to Sukadamai which was the clue to the inheritance. Thanks to the help of Udel and Tjepot, the Dullah was able to find the treasure. What is the content of that inheritance? Just a piece of paper urging Dullah to work. The insane Dullah who wanted to work hard after getting the message, also fell in love with the local girl, Siti.
Exalted Guest
Unit Manager
event1955
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An impending visit from a VIP causes chaos and confusion in the small, isolated village of Sukaslamet. Things take a hilarious turn when the herbal medicine seller is mistaken for the exalted guest and is accorded a ceremonial welcome in the most elaborate Javanese style.
Three Fugitives
Story
event1957
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Set during the period after the war of independence when many rogue gangs try to control different areas,
Djendral Kantjil
Screenplay
event1958
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Arman’s father denies his request for a toy gun, but his mother allows it. With that toy gun, Arman forms a squad called “Berani Mati” or “Ready to Die” with his friends, Hamdan and others. The security in the neighborhood is threatened by the mischief of Bang Hamid, and Arman and his squad, successfully prevent a burglary by him. The residents are proud to have such brave boys in the neighborhood.
Langkah-langkah Dipersimpangan
Director
event1965
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Herman, a customs officer assigned to eradicate smuggling, often loses his temper. When a smuggler’s ship is reported, he immediately orders a search-and-destroy but it’s a reckless act that results in the easy escape of other ships. Then Herman is posted to the mainland as punishment. Here, he reunites with an old friend, Rusli, who offers him a bribe. Herman is now a suspect as several of smuggling ships are able to escape. But it is Herman’s strategy to gain Rusli’s trust so that he can eradicate smuggling at its root. He is reposted back to sea.
Bang Kojak
Story
event1977
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Parodying the TV police character Kojak, Leman, identifies himself with Kojak by his hat and lollipop, firmly stuck in his cheeks. He tries to help a woman by picking up a package that falls from her bag, and the package is filled with flour that he thinks is morphine. The woman turns out to be a flirtatious widow who wants to become a photo model. All the stories in the film are spoofs, and the suspected bandits reveal themselves as filmmakers.
Djuara 1960
Director
event1956
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Guntur, a boxer, checks into a hotel on the day before his match, with his coach. In the hotel, Guntur stays in a room next to Udel and his wife. To secure victory, coach Hasan Sanusi poisons Guntur’s eyes. After dropping Guntur at the hospital, Tjepot, his coach, sees Udel, who resembles Guntur. He persuades Udel to fight in Guntur’s place. At first Udel resists, but he finally agrees, after Guntur’s girlfriend, also mistakes Udel for Guntur, by hugging him. At the end, his wife is also very proud of him. After the match when he manages to knock his opponent out, the two women begin to fight over him. The problem is solved when Guntur shows up.
Drakula Mantu
Director
event1974 star_border 10
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Due to being unemployed and facing urgent economic circumstances, Benyamin agrees to be a handyman to repair an old, dilapidated house, which is about to be occupied by someone newly returned from studying in England. It turns out that the house is haunted by many ghosts. These ghosts are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prince Dracula and his son, who is to be married to the child of one of the ghosts in the house.
Koboi Sutra Ungu
Writer
event1981
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Olan Delong is a cowboy figure with a purple scarf. He is dating Denok, daughter of a rancher, who already has a boyfriend. So Olan Delong has to fight for Denok and also deal with a riot in the city started by Al Jiung’s criminal gang. Then Olan Delong faces a bogus Al Jiung who appears in the city, although in the end, he has to have a deadly duel with the real Al Jiung.
Love in the Flats
Director
event1987
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A caricature sketch of life in a modest flats.
What is It?
Story
event1983
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Ho Liang, a widower of Chinese descent with a custom that is still thick with customs in the ancestral land, in love with Pei-Pei. There is a relationship that does not match. As for Sastro, the old bandot, with his collection of turtles, fell in love with Nio, who if he was hanging out his clothes did not really wear a bra. This caused Sastro to be aroused and to update. Another story, Ibing was too late to find the girl he loved, Eti. Assisted by a pedicab driver. Everything flows with entertaining humor
Inem Pelayan Sexy
Director
event1976
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A rich businessman falls in love with a maid of his employee.
Three Naughty Girls
Screenplay
event1975
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Three young women go through a series of misadventures (and jobs).
The World Has Not Ended
Director
event1971
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A simple and rather clichéd story about a poor mechanic who experiences love at first sight with a rich girl. After enduring many obstacles, the couple finally realise their dream of having a family together.
Doll from Indiana
Director
event1990
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Egy’s wife, Cece, controls him in all matters including office work and home affairs. Furthermore, Egy is also under the control of his brother-in-law, Yudho. For the sake of a big project, Egy, is ordered to approach Eya, the mistress of a powerful official. His proximity with Eya makes Cece jealous, but also makes Egy realise that his in-law’s business is not environment-friendly. He begins to rebel and stops being a puppet. He reclaims his rights as a husband back.
Fanning to Get Fresh Air
Director
event1989
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The story revolves around the people of a slum village alongside that of a modern, luxury hotel.
All Because of Ginah
Director
event1985
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Although she is only an herbalist, Ginah is very attractive. She looks graceful and her friendliness results in many crushes on her.
Karminem
Director
event1977
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The widow and singer Karminem is bored of life in the city and returns to the village. But then, she is faced with the disapproval of the village women who do not like her profession.
Ambisi
Story
event1973
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Bing works as a radio broadcaster in a private-owned radio station, “Undur-Undur”, with Benyamin S. His work is causing relationship problems with his wife so he finds relief with one of his fans, Anna Mathovani. Bing helps her debut as a singer and realises his mistake when her boyfriend shows up. Luckily his wife misses him and they reconcile. The appearance of singers and famous groups in the film seems to be intended as a selling point.
(Cintaku di) Kampus Biru
Screenplay
event1976 star_border 5
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Anton is a student leader at his campus. His friends expect him to face the despotism of their lecturer, Yusnita. Anton takes this challenge without considering the risk of falling in love with Yusnita, their biggest enemy.
Gadis
Director
event1980
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Bu Titik (Titiek Puspa) with her children extricated from her husband's house, an official who is crazy about other woman. They became laundry workers in noble families. This tribulation grows when their laundry is stolen until their child, Girl (Dewi Yull), must be a slave in the house of Renggo nobleman (Deddy Sutomo) whose clothes they remove. Here the girls meet with Jaka (Ray Sahetapy), who recently passed Mosvia and was assigned in the area. This love story did not go well, especially with the background of the eviction of a village conducted by Renggo in order to meet the demands of the plantation director who wants to expand his land.
Bing Slamet Koboi Cengeng
Director
event1974
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Set in the world of cowboys, the sharpshooter Eddy Sud saves Vivi, Bing’s daughter. Bing himself receives a threat from a bandit group and because of that contracts Eddy Sud to help him.
Inem the Sexy Maid III
Director
event1977
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With the slogan "Tanpa Babu Negara Kacau" or "Without Servants The Country Will Be In Chaos", Inem organises a congress for servants, complete with ceremony and pomp. The idea to create the congress is based on the lives of servants, who are still treated unjustly and live in suffering. As an ex-servant who is now the wife of a multi-billionaire, she is moved to help her kind.
Ateng Minta Kawin
Writer
event1974
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Titiek, a widowed “dangdut” singer, has adoptive children, Ateng and his older sibling, Enny. Meanwhile Eddy Sud, a widower whose collection is 90 per cent “dangdut” songs, has a daughter, Vivi, whose Ateng had relationship with. Their parents don't approve of the romance between Ateng and Vivi, so they keep their relationship a secret.
A Girl's Diary
Story
event1972
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Directed by the legendary Nya Abbas Akup, who normally makes comedies, it tells a story of Saijah, confused between two men, Mondera, who is handsome, refined and educated, or Hamid, an old company director that is rich but unrefined.
Inem the Sexy Maid II
Director
event1977
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Inem is now a rich lady, but gossip keeps following her. Inem accidentally meets her ex-husband and Brontoyudo becomes jealous upon seeing them still close. Mrs. Cokro pushes her husband to resolve the problem, by calling for job applicants to be hired as the new housemaid.
Tikungan Maut
Director
event1966
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Rahmat loves speeding, that's why he has a regular garage. There he meets Nani, who wants to learn to drive a car. The acquaintance continues with dating. Problems arise when Rahmat's aunt, Sofie finds out that Nani is Eddy's niece, who once had an affair with Ratna, until her husband died.
Nenny
Director
event1968
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Tells the story of Nenny's friendship with Mamat, a school bus driver. Mamat, who feels that Nenny resembles his son who was lost during the revolution, quickly becomes close to her. Nenny also defends Mamat when he gets into trouble and is about to be fired.
Matt Dower
Director
event1969
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Tells the story of Matt Dower who is trying to find Nukulom who has made his village impoverished because of blackmail. On his journey, Matt Dower arrives at the lair of Matt Geledek, who has just been released from prison and handed over his power to Munafik. Because he wants to change the place for the better, Natt Dower is removed by Munafik. When Matt Geledek returns home, Munafik is removed because now he has changed.
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