Whips of Fire (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 1958, Whips of Fire is an action, drama and crime film directed by D. Djajakusuma, running about 132 minutes.

What it’s about. Suro becomes obsessed with Ujung as a tool to take power over the village. His ambition stumbles when his daughter, Marni, falls in love with Kasan, an ordinary peasant from the same village.

Who’s in it. Whips of Fire stars Bambang Irawan as Kasan, Aminah Cendrakasih as Marni, Rendra Karno as Suro and Sukarno M. Noor as Karnen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Whips of Fire has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Whips of Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Whips of Fire (1958)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whips of Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Whips of Fire worth watching?
Whips of Fire holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Whips of Fire?
Whips of Fire stars Bambang Irawan, Aminah Cendrakasih, Rendra Karno, Sukarno M. Noor and Soendjoto Adibroto.
When was Whips of Fire released?
Whips of Fire was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.