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The Call For Freedom

Aug 16, 1947
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The film draws on the tribulations following the Japanese Occupation and the subsequent stirrings of nationalism that arose. It marked the first time that both Chinese and Malay were portrayed on equal footing in a local production, with dialogue in both languages to depict how racial unity ensured the success of guerilla warfare in that era. The film follows the Malay protagonist, Rashid, in his work as a radio spy signaller for the allied forces in Japanese-occupied Singapore until his arrest by the Kempetai (Japanese military police) and subsequent escape and encounter with the man who betrayed him. - Government of Singapore

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Salleh Ghani
Rokiah Hanafi
Johar
Siti Tanjung Perak
Bachtiar Effendy
Directed by B. S. Rajhans

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Malayan Arts Production
Country
SG
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