Si Gondrong

In the past. There was a Palmerah hero named Rombeng (Sukarno M. Noor) who was cruel and ruthless. The victims were the common people and beautiful girls. There was also a story about a young man with long hair, so his name was only known as Si Gondrong (Farouk Afero), who was also good at martial arts. He was a Kwitang hero. His acquaintance with Patmah (Mila Karmila), a sweet girl who was good at reciting the Koran, made him easily attracted, especially since he had just been betrayed by his girlfriend Mimin (Rahayu Effendi), a naughty woman. Mimin turned to hate and incited Rombeng to kidnap Patmah. So fight after fight took place, with Si Gondrong winning in the end. Rombeng lost because he was hit by the stagen williat.

Directed by Fritz G. Schadt, Si Gondrong leans on a strong ensemble — Farouk Afero, Rahayu Effendi, Mila Karmila — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1971.