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Historical drama

Leftenan Adnan (2000): Cast

Leftenan Adnan (2000) movie poster

Leftenan Adnan is a 2000 historical drama directed by Aziz M. Osman, starring Hairie Othman as Adnan, Ian Anderson and Faizal Hussein. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Leftenan Adnan (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Aziz M. Osman
Genres
History , Action , Drama , War
Original language
Malay
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Leftenan Adnan About?

The premise of Leftenan Adnan without spoilers.

A dramatization of Lieutenant Adnan, a Malaysian officer who sacrificed his life defending Malaya against the Japanese invasion in World II. The film highlights his unwavering patriotism, his willingness to give everything for his country, and his role in dispelling the stereotype that Malays were merely rebels or pirates, emphasizing the duty to fight to the last drop of blood for the nation.

Leftenan Adnan Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • based on real people
  • year 1934
  • year 1937
  • year 1942
  • world war
  • military
  • soldier
  • army
  • battle
  • village
  • 1930s
  • 1940s
+38 more
  • aircraft
  • battlefield
  • smoke
  • wife
  • machine gun
  • gun
  • epic drama
  • father
  • cannon
  • car
  • children
  • weapon
  • epic
  • career
  • period piece
  • life
  • smoking
  • death of protagonist
  • local blockbuster
  • period drama
  • epic history
  • epic action
  • 20th century
  • grenade
  • docudrama drama
  • attack
  • explosion
  • vehicle
  • epic war
  • mother
  • child
  • bath
  • telephone
  • suitcase
  • training
  • food
  • commando
  • sword
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Cast & crew

Leftenan Adnan Cast & Characters

Hairie Othman leads the cast as Adnan, with Ian Anderson as RSM McCharty and Faizal Hussein as Ayob. Directed by Aziz M. Osman; 44 actors are credited in all.

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More from Aziz M. Osman

More films directed by Aziz M. Osman: Juang and Trauma.

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FAQ

Leftenan Adnan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Leftenan Adnan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Leftenan Adnan?

Leftenan Adnan runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Leftenan Adnan released?

Leftenan Adnan was released on August 31, 2000.

Who directed Leftenan Adnan?

Leftenan Adnan was directed by Aziz M. Osman.

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Who is in the cast of Leftenan Adnan?

Leftenan Adnan stars Hairie Othman as Adnan, Ian Anderson as RSM McCharty and Faizal Hussein as Ayob, among 44 credited actors.

Does Leftenan Adnan have a post-credit scene?

No. Leftenan Adnan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Leftenan Adnan in?

The original language of Leftenan Adnan is Malay.

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