Samson Betawi (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, Samson Betawi is a comedy and drama film directed by Nawi Ismail, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Samson was born after 13 months in his mother's womb (Mak Wok). Before birth, he predicted Mas Sastro (Eddy Gombloh) that the son of Mr. Hamid (A. Hamid Arief) would have great strength and if his armpits were shaved, his strength would be lost. Pak Hamid was made a lot of headache because of Samson's behavior after birth. He often fights, so the opposing parents often ask for compensation from Mr. Hamid. Finally Hamid's family fell into poverty until finally, 17 years later Samson was determined to go to the city to look for work. In the city he meets Siti Duile (Yatni Ardi) accidentally who is almost hit by a car. Samson helped Duile and them get acquainted. Secretly Sutan Malenggang Di Langit (Mansyur Syah), a promoter, also saw the incident, and finally invited Samson to partner in a show that featured Samson as a strongman and wrestling match.
Who’s in it. Samson Betawi stars Benyamin Sueb, Eddy Gombloh, Lahardo and Mansjur Sjah, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samson Betawi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samson Betawi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samson Betawi (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samson Betawi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Samson Betawi?
- Samson Betawi stars Benyamin Sueb, Eddy Gombloh, Lahardo, Mansjur Sjah and Yatni Ardi.
- When was Samson Betawi released?
- Samson Betawi was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.