
Putus Harapan / Hopeless (1953)
Original film title in Malay: Putus Harapan Literal English translation of film title: Hopeless Directed by B. N. Rao Language: Malay Starring: P. Ramlee, Rokiah, Musalmah, Nordin Ahmad Produced by Malay Film Productions (Shaw Bros.) Film Locations: Tanjong Pagar Railway Station Bukit Batok Hill Yusof’s (P. Ramlee) parents are killed in a massive factory fire. Hashim, the kind and wealthy factory owner, adopts him and regards him as one of his own children, much to the dismay of his […]
Categories: Malay, Narrative Feature, Singapore • Tags: B. N. Rao, Bukit Batok Hill, Bukit Batok Memorial, Hopeless, Japanese Occupation, Lorong Sesuai, Malay film, P. Ramlee, Putus Harapan, Rokiah, Singapore, Syonan Chureito, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, World War Two