Si Pitoeng (1931 film)

Si Pitoeng is a film from the Dutch East Indies modernday Indonesia that was released in 1931. Directed by the Wong brothers and starring Herman Shim and Ining Resmini, it was the first film based on the life of Si Pitung, a bandit from Batavia modernday Jakarta.

Pitoeng Herman Shim is a Muslim bandit of Betawi descent. He steals from the rich citizens while dealing with a love interest Ining Resmini and police officer Zorro.Si Pitoeng was produced by Halimoen Film. The Indonesian film historian Misbach Yusa Biran suggests that the theme was chosen by the films financiers. Si Pitoeng was the first film about Pitung. The kroncong singer Ining Resmini, who had previously acted in Rampok Preanger 1929, was cast as Pitoengs love interest, while the peranakan Chinese actor Herman Shim was cast as Pitoeng. Filming was completed in Bojong Loa, Bandung. ........

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