Soendjoto Adibroto
Known for Acting · 16 credits
- Born
- 1936-03-24
- Died
- 2001-02-06
- Place of birth
- Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia
- Also known as
- Sunjoto Adibroto
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (16)
Pact with the Forces of Darkness
1991
as Ki Wongso
The Bridegroom of Blue Beach
1983
Goodbye Jeanette
1987
Satu Suro Night
1988
The Snake Queen's Wedding
1983
as Prabu Dewacengkar
Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen
1983
as Sastro
The Struggle
1960
7 Women on Secret Assignment
1983
Whips of Fire
1958
Metropolitan Virgin
1991
as Murtado
White Crocodile Queen
1988
as Sumarna
Kliwon Friday Night
1986
as Pak Ardan
Lara jonggrang (Candi Prambanan)
1983
Painted Lips
1984
Brahma Manggala
1988
as Mahesa Bendo
The Last Train
1981
as Kol. Gatot Subroto
About 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, st… With 16 credits spanning from 1958 to 1991, Soendjoto Adibroto has appeared in 16 films and 0 TV shows.
Fans searching for Soendjoto Adibroto movies, Soendjoto Adibroto filmography, or the latest projects starring Soendjoto Adibroto can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Soendjoto Adibroto Movies
- Pact with the Forces of Darkness (1991) — as Ki Wongso
- The Bridegroom of Blue Beach (1983)
- Goodbye Jeanette (1987)
- Satu Suro Night (1988)
- The Snake Queen's Wedding (1983) — as Prabu Dewacengkar
Where to Watch Soendjoto Adibroto Films
Most Soendjoto Adibroto movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Soendjoto Adibroto, check our movies catalogue and browse page.