Soendjoto Adibroto

Known for ActingBorn 1936-03-24Died 2001-02-06Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Pact with the Forces of Darkness

Satu Suro Night

The Struggle

The Snake Queen's Wedding

Palace of Beauty

7 Women on Secret Assignment

Whips of Fire

Metropolitan Virgin

White Crocodile Queen

Brahma Manggala

Noesa Penida (Pelangi Kasih Pandansari)

Goodbye Jeanette

Kliwon Friday Night

Painted Lips

Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen

Lara jonggrang (Candi Prambanan)

The Bridegroom of Blue Beach

The Last Train