Nujum Pak Belalang (1959): Cast & Plot
Nujum Pak Belalang is a 1959 comedy starring Bat Latiff as Belalang, Kemat Hassan and P. Ramlee. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Malay - Studio
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nujum Pak Belalang About?
The premise of Nujum Pak Belalang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pak Belalang and his son devise a scheme to present the boy as an astrologer, hoping to aid villagers in trouble. Convinced by their act, the Penghulu (village mayor) brings them to the royal palace to help solve a robbery. As the investigation proceeds, their lies begin to unravel, creating further complications.
Nujum Pak Belalang Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- king
- robbers
- treasure
- poor people
- become rich by lying
- single father
- cow
- competation
- clever kid
- princess
- dialogue between two characters
- traditional medicine
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- king and queen relationship
- fight between friends
- doctor falls in love with patient
- castle
- village
- father son relationship
- kidnapping
Nujum Pak Belalang Cast & Characters
Bat Latiff leads the cast as Belalang, with Kemat Hassan as Penghulu and P. Ramlee as Pa' Blalang.
- Bat Latiff as Belalang
- Kemat Hassan as Penghulu
- P. Ramlee as Pa' Blalang
- Aziz Sattar as Badan
Also Starring in Nujum Pak Belalang
· 11 more- S. Shamsudin Nyawa
- Shariff Dol Sultan Baginda Masai
- Ahmad Nisfu Sultan Shahrul Nizam
- Hashimah Yon Puan Puteri Bujur Sireh
- Udo Omar Ahli Nujum Negara Masai
- Malek Sutan Muda
- Saamah
- M. Rafee
- M. Zain
- Habsah Buang
- Ali Fiji
Nujum Pak Belalang Plot Summary
What happens in Nujum Pak Belalang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pak Belalang P. Ramlee is a lazy man who detests hard work, and his contrastively industrious son, Belalang Bat Latiff, sets the story in motion with a blend of wit and charm. When Belalang encounters two thieves, Badan Aziz Sattar and Nyawa S. Shamsudin, who have just stolen two cows, he outsmarts them and brings the cattle home. He then tells his father, prompting Pak Belalang to panic and insist they return the cows to their rightful owners. Belalang proposes a clever plan: they should visit the mayor’s house to identify the owners, while Pak Belalang poses as a mystic who can locate the cows. The ruse works, and the pair walk away with a reward, celebrating a small victory born of quick thinking and bold improvisation.
Full summary
The whole story of Nujum Pak Belalang, scene by scene
Nujum Pak Belalang Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nujum Pak Belalang.
How Well Do You Know Nujum Pak Belalang?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the lazy father who pretends to be a mystic?
Nujum Pak Belalang Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Pak Belalang the Fortune Teller” and “Nujum Pak Belalang (1959)”.
- Also known as
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- Pak Belalang the Fortune Teller
- Nujum Pak Belalang (1959)
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Nujum Pak Belalang FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nujum Pak Belalang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nujum Pak Belalang?
Nujum Pak Belalang runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Nujum Pak Belalang released?
Nujum Pak Belalang was released on December 26, 1959.
Who is in the cast of Nujum Pak Belalang?
Nujum Pak Belalang stars Bat Latiff as Belalang, Kemat Hassan as Penghulu and P. Ramlee as Pa' Blalang, among 15 credited actors.
Does Nujum Pak Belalang have a post-credit scene?
No. Nujum Pak Belalang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nujum Pak Belalang in?
The original language of Nujum Pak Belalang is Malay.
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