Laila Majenun (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, Laila Majenun is a drama and music film directed by Sjuman Djaya, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A little boy is told the tale about the development of Jakarta, when a village was divided into two, and causing the people to oppose each other. On one side, there is Anton while the other side is lead by Mahmud. Maulana, the village boy whom Anton has adopted, falls in love with Laila, the sister of Mahmud. This love affair irritates Majid, Mahmud’s right-hand man, because he has loves Laila, long before her meeting with Maulana. Maulana and Laila refuse to take sides between the two opposing sides, and try to reconcile them. But a battle is inevitable. In the end, Mahmud kills Anton; but Mahmud dies at the hand of Maulana, his future brother-in-law. Then Maulana runs to Laila’s house and confesses. Laila forgives him, but Majid cannot. He orders a boy to steal the gun of Sabeni, an informant, and he shoots Maulana with it. While the intention was to make this film a musical, it didn’t work as the “realistic world” and the “musical world” could not blend fully.
Who’s in it. Laila Majenun stars Achmad Albar as Anton, Parto Tegal as Mahmud, Deddy Sutomo as Maulana and Rini S. Bono as Laila, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laila Majenun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laila Majenun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laila Majenun (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laila Majenun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Laila Majenun?
- Laila Majenun stars Achmad Albar, Parto Tegal, Deddy Sutomo, Rini S. Bono and Farouk Afero.
- When was Laila Majenun released?
- Laila Majenun was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.