Begadang (1978): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1978, Begadang is a drama film directed by Maman Firmansyah, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. There is a street food stall in a village where unemployed men hang around, singing and gambling. Ani’s parents and Heri’s father, a judge, are angered by the gambling. But Rhoma, son of a poor widow, often sings his self-composed songs there, as he is still unemployed. A friend suggests that he should go to a recording company. He succeeds and his songs are hits. Then Heri falls in love with Ani, Rhoma’s girlfriend. So he conspires with the friends that he often gambles with at the eatery, and when Rhoma tries to help a hostess who has been killed, he is instead accused as the murderer and jailed. In the end, the true murderer is discovered, and Rhoma and Ani can be together again.

Who’s in it. Begadang stars Rhoma Irama as Rhoma, Yati Octavia as Ani, Billy Argo and Chitra Dewi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Begadang page.

If you liked it. Fans of Begadang tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.