Usmar Ismail | |
|---|---|
 Ismail, c. 1955 | |
| Born | 20 March 1921 |
| Died | 2 January 1971 (aged 49) |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Occupation(s) | Director, film producer, writer |
| Years active | 1950–1970 |
Usmar Ismail (20 March 1921 – 2 January 1971) was an Indonesian film director, author, journalist and revolutionary of Minangkabau descent. He is widely regarded as the native Indonesian pioneer of the cinema of Indonesia.