The Tiger from Tjampa (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, The Tiger from Tjampa is a drama film directed by D. Djajakusuma, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the 1930s, and narrated like a ballad from the past, "The Tiger from Tjampa" tells of how a young man, Lukman, seeks to avenge his father’s murder by learning pencak silat, a traditional form of self defence, based on the movements of animals.
Who’s in it. The Tiger from Tjampa stars Bambang Hermanto as Lukman, R.D. Ismail as Datuk Langit, Nurnaningsih and Titi Savitri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tiger from Tjampa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tiger from Tjampa page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tiger from Tjampa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tiger from Tjampa (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tiger from Tjampa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tiger from Tjampa worth watching?
- The Tiger from Tjampa holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tiger from Tjampa?
- The Tiger from Tjampa stars Bambang Hermanto, R.D. Ismail, Nurnaningsih, Titi Savitri and Raden Ismail.
- When was The Tiger from Tjampa released?
- The Tiger from Tjampa was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.