Tiga Abdul (1964): Cast & Plot
Tiga Abdul is a 1964 comedy starring P. Ramlee as Abdul Wahub, S. Kadarisman and Haji Mahadi. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Malay - Studio
- Malay Film Productions Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tiga Abdul About?
The premise of Tiga Abdul without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 1964 Malaysian comedy directed by and starring P. Ramlee, the story follows three brothers who fall victim to the scheming Sadiq Segaraga, who uses his three daughters to swindle them of their wealth. Set in the fictional Middle‑Eastern realm of Isketambola—an imaginative nod to Istanbul—the film pays tribute to traditional folktales and delivers a clear moral lesson.
Tiga Abdul Cast & Characters
P. Ramlee leads the cast as Abdul Wahub, with S. Kadarisman as Abdul Wahib and Haji Mahadi as Abdul Wahab.
- P. Ramlee as Abdul Wahub
- S. Kadarisman as Abdul Wahib
- Haji Mahadi as Abdul Wahab
- Ahmad Nisfu as Sadiq Segaraga
Also Starring in Tiga Abdul
· 19 more- Mariani Hamidah
- Dayang Sofia Rafidah
- Sarimah Ahmad Ghasidah
- Salleh Kamil Kassim Patalon
- Saloma Themselves
- S. Shamsudin Pencerita
- Udo Omar
- S. Sudarmaji
- Nyong Ismail
- HM Busra
- Kassim Masdor
- Ahmad Ghani
- M. Babjan
- Ahmad Sabri
- Hashim Salleh
- Mahmud Hitam
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Tiga Abdul Plot Summary
What happens in Tiga Abdul 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
Ismet Ulam Raja, a wealthy businessman, has three sons: Abdul Wahub P. Ramlee, Abdul Wahib S. Kadarisman, and Abdul Wahab Haji Mahadi. The brothers embody different temperaments: Abdul Wahab and Abdul Wahib are driven by wealth and enterprise, while Abdul Wahub leads a simple life, running a small music shop. On Ismet’s birthday, he suffers a heart attack. Abdul Wahab and Abdul Wahib plot to inherit the family fortune, but Abdul Wahub urges his father to seek medical help; Ismet refuses. He passes away at home, and his wealth is split between Abdul Wahab and Abdul Wahib, leaving Abdul Wahub with only their father’s house. Though disappointed, Abdul Wahub accepts the outcome and returns to his modest life.
Full summary
The whole story of Tiga Abdul, scene by scene
Tiga Abdul Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tiga Abdul.
How Well Do You Know Tiga Abdul?
9 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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What is the name of the wealthy businessman who is the father of the three brothers?
Tiga Abdul Also Known As
Also known as “Tiga Abdul (1964)”.
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- Tiga Abdul (1964)
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Tiga Abdul FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tiga Abdul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tiga Abdul?
Tiga Abdul runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Tiga Abdul released?
Tiga Abdul was released on April 22, 1964.
Who is in the cast of Tiga Abdul?
Tiga Abdul stars P. Ramlee as Abdul Wahub, S. Kadarisman as Abdul Wahib and Haji Mahadi as Abdul Wahab, among 23 credited actors.
Does Tiga Abdul have a post-credit scene?
No. Tiga Abdul has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tiga Abdul in?
The original language of Tiga Abdul is Malay.
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