| Hang Tuah | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Hangtuahpramlee.jpg) The one-sheet for Hang Tuah. | |
| Directed by | Phani Majumdar |
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| Screenplay by | Phani Majumdar |
| Story by | MC ff. Sheppard |
| Based on | Hikayat Hang Tuah |
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| Cinematography | N. B. Vasudev |
| Edited by | H. R. Narayana |
| Music by | P. Ramlee |
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| Distributed by | Shaw Organisation |
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| Country | Singapore |
| Language | Malay |
Hang Tuah (English: The Legend Of Hang Tuah) is a 1956 Singaporean Malay-language historical drama film directed by Phani Majumdar. It is the first Malay film to be fully shot in Eastman colour film. It was released in Singapore by Shaw Organisation on 28 January 1956. The film was based on the legendary Admiral Hang Tuah of Malacca and his 4 sworn brothers; Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu. This film received the award for 'Best Musical Score' at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong in 1956 and an official screening at 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.[1]