Elang Darat
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| Elang Darat | |
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| Directed by | Inoe Perbatasari |
| Screenplay by | Inoe Perbatasari |
| Produced by | The Teng Chun |
| Starring | |
Production company | Jacatra Film |
Release date |
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| Country | Dutch East Indies |
| Language | Indonesian |
Elang Darat ([eˈlaŋ daˈrat]; Indonesian for Land Hawk) is a 1941 film from the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) which was directed by Inoe Perbatasari and produced by The Teng Chun for Jacatra Film. A detective film, it follows a man who comes to a village to track the villainous bandit known only as "Elang Darat".
After a series of robberies led by a bandit known as "Elang Darat", the chief of Kresek village calls in a detective named Parlan (Astaman). While investigating the crimes, Parlan is attacked and knocked out by a blow to the head. The chief's daughter, Rukmini, nurses him back to health and the two begin falling in love. This leaves the chief's adopted son, Gunawi, in a fury, as Gunawi is in love with Rukmini as well. Parlan's investigation reveals that Gunawi is, in fact, his long-lost half brother. Later the two must fight after it is revealed that Gunawi is "Elang Darat".[1]
Production
Elang Darat was produced by The Teng Chun for the Jacatra Film Company, a subsidiary of his Java Industrial Film. It was written and directed by former journalist Inoe Perbatasari, who had previously been assistant director on Andjar Asmara's Kartinah.[2] Camerawork for the black-and-white film was handled by Tan Kim An, while sound editing was completed by The Teng Chun's brother The Teng Liong.[3]
A large number of the cast members are recorded. The film starred Astaman and Ali Joego, with Rohana, Salam, Amalia, Louise Gunter, S Aminah, and Mas'oed Pandji Anom in supporting roles.[3] Production began in July 1941.[4]
