7 Recommended Classic Indonesian Comedy Films, Perfect for Long Eid Holiday

Kapanlagi.com - Eid holiday is a time where we can spend time with family. There are many activities that can be done, from chatting, visiting family, to watching movies. There are many film options that you can watch, such as the following classic Indonesian comedy films.

Yes, classic Indonesian comedy films from the 70s to 80s have a special place in the entertainment industry for Indonesian people. These films were also quite popular at that time, and are still watched until now. Such as classic Indonesian comedy films like WARKOP DKI to BENYAMIN BIANG KEROK.

For KLovers who are looking for entertainment, here is a list of classic Indonesian comedy films from the 70s to 80s that you can choose from. Come on, check it out KLovers.

1. BENYAMIN BIANG KEROK (1972)

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The first classic Indonesian comedy film is titled BENYAMIN BIANG KEROK. The film, released in 1972, tells the story of Pengki, a driver who always plays pranks on his employer, Johan, his wife, and his mother-in-law. Pengki cunningly sells his employer's car gasoline, pretends to be a big shot with his employer's car, and seduces beautiful girls.

Of course, Pengki always gets away with his mischiefs, despite causing harm to others, except for the last incident when two beautiful girls he was dating both came to his employer's house, which he claimed as his own. What will happen to Pengki? BENYAMIN BIANG KEROK is a popular classic Indonesian comedy film that you shouldn't miss.

2. RATU AMPLOP (1974)

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The second classic Indonesian comedy film is titled RATU AMPLOP. Yes, this comedy film, released in 1974, tells the story of Beni, who has been in a long-term relationship with Ida but is attracted to Ratmi, who has won the title of queen. However, Ratmi won the title by bribing the judges.

The director of the health symbol herbal medicine factory where Ratmi works wants to put Ratmi's picture on the medicine bottle for advertisement. Another problem arises when Ratmi's father's pet goat annoys a widow, Ida's sister. To solve the problem, Beni sells the goat at a low price, and his commission is used to date Ida.

So, what will happen to Ratmi? And what about the relationship between Beni and Ratmi? For those of you who are looking for classic Indonesian comedy films, RATU AMPLOP from 1974 can be a fun holiday choice with your family.

3. MUSUH BEBUYUTAN (1974)

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Still in the same year, 1974. This time there is a film titled MUSUH BEBUYUTAN which is included in the list of classic Indonesian comedy films. The film MUSUH BEBUYUTAN tells the story of Jaim and Rais, both neighbors and working in a wood sawmill. But these two people always argue and fight.

Their children and wives also follow suit in fighting. Because of the constant fighting, Jaim and Rais were fired from their jobs. Jaim briefly became a duck salad seller, while Rais's wife became a traditional herbal drink seller. The continuous fighting of this poor family reached its peak when their house caught fire.

Because of that, they had to move. Until finally, the neighborhood chief, who happened to be the transmigration departure committee to Lampung, sent them to the transmigration area. Thus, the new lives of these two families began with various funny and entertaining things.

4. MANA TAHAAAN (1979)

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The next classic Indonesian comedy film is titled MANA TAHAAAN. The Warkop DKI film in 1979 tells the story of Slamet from Klaten and Paijo from Purbalingga who met while riding a train to study in Jakarta, they lived in a boarding house. It is also known that Sanwani likes the maid in the boarding house.

However, one day, the maid was found to be pregnant, and it made Tante Mira angry. Even none of the male boarders admitted to it. But after further investigation, it was finally revealed that Sugeng, Tante Mira's boyfriend, impregnated the maid. The film MANA TAHAAAN became one of the popular Warkop DKI films and could be a great weekend entertainment.

5. GENGSI DONG (1980)

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Then there is the movie GENGSI DONG, which is also included in the list of vintage Indonesian comedy films. This 1980 film tells the story of three friends with different backgrounds. First, there is Slamet, a wealthy tobacco merchant's son. Then there is Paijo, the son of an oil businessman, and Sanwani, the son of a small garage owner.

All three of them are studying at a university and all three fall in love with Rita, a lecturer's daughter. They all show high pride to win Rita's heart. Slamet, Sanwani, and Paijo are all disappointed because Rita is engaged to a pilot chosen by their parents.

6. SAMA GILANYA (1983)

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The movie SAMA GILANYA is another vintage Indonesian comedy film. This 1983 comedy film tells the story of a quirky girl named Euis who is engaged by her parents to a young man, the son of a landowner. However, the situation changes when Euis becomes more interested in a quirky motorcycle taxi driver named Beno.

Eventually, the landowner makes Euis and Beno pay for their losses and debts, which makes things difficult for them. Fortunately, Grandpa Lihun appears, he is Euis' grandfather who has not seen her for more than a decade. Grandpa Lihun pays for all of Euis' family's losses and debts.

Grandpa Lihun suddenly became rich after selling his land. This leads to the smooth development of Beno and Euis' love story, and they hold their wedding the next day. The movie SAMA GILANYA is also quite entertaining and is a vintage Indonesian comedy film that you shouldn't miss.

7. DONGKRAK ANTIK (1982)

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And the last vintage Indonesian comedy film is titled DONGKRAK ANTIK. This 1982 comedy film tells the story of Dono, Kasino, Indro and Mat Solar. The four of them are employees at a hotel led by Paulus.

They each have their own problems, such as Dono who is forgetful and has to compete with Paulus to win the love of a female employee named Sri Anunia, Kasino who likes to use foul language, Indro who stutters, and Mat Solar who is deaf.

The problems start with Dono who repeatedly escorts groups of foreigners, and also takes an aphrodisiac and causes a commotion while learning to dance. Then Kasino pretends to be a shaman in a cemetery to trap Paulus.

Indro, who stutters, has to be spanked on the buttocks to speak fluently. And Mat Solar makes his uncle angry because of his deafness. This film will provide lots of humor that will make you laugh out loud while watching DONGKRAK ANTIK.

Those are some of the vintage Indonesian comedy films that KLovers can choose from. Of course, these comedy films from the 70s and 80s will make you laugh out loud.

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