Mimi Mariani
Biography: Mimi Mariani was a Belgian-Indonesian actress, model, and singer. She was born Troely Callebaut on June 8, 1928, in Malang, Dutch East Indies, to Petrus Fransiskus and Fien Callebaut. Her sister were Sri Murniati, an Indonesian actress whom was referred as the Kasma Booty of Indonesia. Her brother, Emile Callebaut, was an Indonesian director who was the father of actress Doris Callebaut. She began her career as a child actress by joined Bintang Soerabaja troupe, and later joined Warnasari troupe as a singer and actress. After the Indonesian National Revolution, she starred in her first film role, Inspektur Rachman (1950), and later starred in Rodrigo de Villa (1952). She made her lead role debut in Fred Young's musical film Lenggang Djakarta (1953), where she drew critics' attention and launched her as a rising star. That year, she starred in another three more films such as Machluk Raksasa (1953), Belenggu Masjarakat (1953), and Kassan (1953). In 1954, Mariani made starred role in the first Indonesian superhero film, Sri Asih, which nicknamed her as the first Sri Asih. She later married her co-star, Turino Djunaedy, in 1955. She was most productive in that year, when she appeared in four more films: Rahasia Sukudomas (1954), Putri Gunung (1954), Djubah Hitam (1954), and Debu Revolusi (1954). She also starred in Oh, Ibuku (1955) and Ibu dan Putri (1955), a movie from Gadis Tiga Djaman series directed by Ali Yugo. After Indonesian film industry crisis and her divorce from Djunaedy, Mariani left the industry and went to theatre. She returned to film in two years later, where she starred in Nina (1960) and Limapuluh Megaton (1961). Her two last film, a minor role in Cheque AA (1966) and B-29 (1968). After her last marriage to Semiarto Suharto, founder of Titi Murni Pharmacy, she converted to Islam and changed her name to Sumiarto Suharto. In 1969, she was diagnosed with lymphoma which required her to underwent surgery twice. But due to the cancer already spreading to her spleen, the doctor forbid her from going through with the third operation, and she later went into bed rest for five months. She later slipped into coma and died at her house in Kebon Kelapa, Gambir, on May 1, 1971, at the age of 42. Her funeral was held at Karet Bivak Cemetery on the next day, and was attended by several film figures such as Fifi Young, Sofia W.D., W.D. Mochtar, S. Poniman, Aminah Banowati, and Wolly Sutinah.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 08, 1928
Deathday: May 01, 1971
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Machluk Raksasa
1953-01-01
Machluk Raksasa
Overview: Based from the story of Timun Mas
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-01-01
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Cheque AA
1966-03-15
Cheque AA
Overview: Ahmad and Nuri work in the same bank in Jakarta. Ahmad loves Nuri, but Nuri has set her heart on Yanto from Bandung. Unfortunately, Yanto is attracted to Lila, while Lila is interested in Darso, the brother of Nuri. This five-sided love story becomes more colourful when Lila’s father’s cheque disappears. Then the bank sends Ahmad to investigate the case.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1966-03-15
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Sri Asih
1954-06-27
Sri Asih
Overview: Because her father was seriously ill in Semarang, and Sri Asih did not have time to leave, Sri Asih only took her mother to the station. After the train departed, Sri Asih heard a whisper, that the train was about to explode, because on the bridge there was dynamite that had been plotted. Immediately use the talisman, and Sri Asih becomes agile and can fly. The dynamite was thrown and exploded in the river, though before that he had to face resistance from the bandits. Then, Sri Asih followed the horde of the Black Garuda and managed to destroy it.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1954-06-27
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Rodrigo de Villa
1952-08-08
Rodrigo de Villa
Overview: A battle starts with invasion of Turkey to the Castille. Queen Isabella of Castille and Lozano betray King Alfonso and decide to help Turkey. Attacked from the external and internal sides, King Alfonso and his loyal swordsman Rodrigo de Villa are arrested, while Lozano and Isabella become the king and queen of Castille.
Genres: Action Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1952-08-08
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B-29
1968-01-01
B-29
Overview: Indonesian movie released in 1968
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Lenggang Djakarta
1953-07-29
Lenggang Djakarta
Overview: Jakarta experiences a rapid growth after Indonesia gains full sovereignty in 1950. The Republic’s capital becomes the city of hope and dreams for people living in rural areas. One of them is Mulyono. He leaves his wife and kids in the village. But Jakarta turns out to be a horrible city and Mulyono has bad luck until he finds work at a gas station. One of his customers is Nani who asks him to work at her father’s office. Soon, they become husband and wife and Mulyana forgets about his family back home.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-07-29
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Nina
1960-08-01
Nina
Overview: Nina, becomes a bone of contention for her two male school friends. Unfortunately the two men had become victims of a misunderstanding. One is because of the carelessness of Nina's maid, while the other is because he sees a widower who is thought to be proposing to Nina. Little did he know that the widower had proposed to Nina's mother. The misunderstanding ends with the widower's advice, so they don't think about dating but just go to school.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-08-01
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Djubah Hitam
1954-05-21
Djubah Hitam
Overview: The Corsana Kingdom is winning the war against the Parsini kingdom. But the King's brother, Angkara conspires with the enemy to topple the King. Commander Imam (Rd Endang) manages to escape and disguises himself as the Black Robe to fight against evil. One day, he helps out a trader, and the trader's daughter, Suciana, who falls in love with him. But Imam already has a girlfriend, Indahya. After Imam's struggle to reinstall the king succeeds, he marries Indahya, while Suciana is proposed to by Satria.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1954-05-21
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Shackled Society
1953-03-31
Shackled Society
Overview: Suparto is a middle-ranked officer who is moved to Jakarta. In the city, he meets Harjiman, the licensing importer. Then Harjiman introduces him to Roostinah whose task is to seduce Suparto for help in securing the import licenses. Suparto's wife, Sulastri, comes to Jakarta when she hears about her husband's unfaithfulness. Then Suparto realizes that Roostinah is sent to seduce him, but when he returns to Sulastri, she rejects him. His crime is discovered and Suparto is sent to prison. When he completes his sentence, Suparto joins the migration to Sumatra. Then Sulastri accepts him again.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1953-03-31
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Debu Revolusi
1954-11-11
Debu Revolusi
Overview: Arman suffers a severe wound from the second military clash in December 1948 and is nursed by the village head and his daughter, Srihati. When Indonesia gains full sovereignty in 1950, he returns to Jakarta. Then Arman is carried away by the big city life. He meets Martini and later on marries the modern girl. When Srihati goes to the city to find him, she is disappointed. But later she meets Kasim. At that time, Arman is having gambling problems and he is sent to prison due to embezzlement. After he finishes his prison sentence, he tries to find Srihati at the village but she is already married to Kasim. So Arman becomes the dust of revolution, blown by the wind to nothingness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1954-11-11
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Delapan Pendjuru Angin
1957-09-19
Delapan Pendjuru Angin
Overview: Armansyah Perkasa Alam, a rising movie and radio star, receives a lot of fan letters that he uses to indulge his playboy behaviour. His friend, Trisno, keeps cautioning him to no avail. Armansyah begins to juggle too many appointments with too many girls. Finally, all eight girls that he is trying to seduce realise his trick and they all leave Armansyah.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1957-09-19
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Sri Kustina
1955-01-01
Sri Kustina
Overview: Sri Kustina was a popular singer at a nightclub. She married Hasan who turned out to be a gambler and a drunkard. This habit persisted even though she had two children, Didi and Aminah. Due to Hasan's carelessness, Didi died after being hit by a car. Sri then divorced Hasan and returned to work at the nightclub. Hasan often appeared to blackmail her with threats. Sri reported this to her friend, Rusli. Hasan became more determined. He kidnapped Aminah and killed Sri. The police managed to free Aminah, while Hasan died after being hit by a truck when being chased by Rusli.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-01-01
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Ibu dan Putri
1955-03-29
Ibu dan Putri
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: id
Release Date: 1955-03-29
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