Soendjoto Adibroto
Before becoming widely known in the film industry, Soendjoto Adibroto began his career as a stage actor. He excelled in drama, winning the Best Male Actor award in Surabaya in 1956 for his performance "Working with Blood." His talent for acting led him to enter the film industry in 1958, where he'd eventually carve out a niche for himself, mostly playing bad guys in 80s fantasy and horror films, most typically ones directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra and starring the legendary Suzzanna.
In addition to acting, he also worked behind the scenes, starting as a unit production manager and assistant and working his way up to writing and directing. His debut film Tangan-Tangan Kotor ("Dirty Hands") (1963) was a huge success, winning Best Film at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in 1964 and the Bandung Award and Lumumba Award for Best Screenplay. While this established him as a promising talent behind the camera, he would only go on to direct a few other films.
Acting
Movie
Satu Suro Night
1988
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The Struggle
1960
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The Snake Queen's Wedding
as Prabu Dewacengkar
1983
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Pact with the Forces of Darkness
as Ki Wongso
1991
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7 Women on Secret Assignment
1983
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Whips of Fire
1958
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White Crocodile Queen
as Sumarna
1988
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Kliwon Friday Night
as Pak Ardan
1986
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Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen
as Sastro
1983
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Brahma Manggala
as Mahesa Bendo
1988
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Metropolitan Virgin
as Murtado
1991
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Painted Lips
1984
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Goodbye Jeanette
1987
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The Last Train
as Kol. Gatot Subroto
1981
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Lara jonggrang (Candi Prambanan)
1983
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The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1983