Summaries

G30S/PKI is abbreviation of Gerakan 30 September which is a movement and political coup in Indonesia by the Communist Party of Indonesian (PKI). As a result, six generals and one first officer were kidnapped and killed.

The Thirtieth of September Movement (Indonesian: Gerakan 30 September, abbreviated as G30S, also known by the acronym Gestapu for Gerakan September Tiga Puluh or sometimes called Gestok, for Gerakan Satu Oktober, First of October Movement) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organisation declared that it was in control of media and communication outlets and had taken President Sukarno under its protection. By the end of the day, the coup attempt had failed in Jakarta at least. Meanwhile, in central Java there was an attempt to take control over an army division and several cities. By the time this rebellion was put down, two more senior officers were dead.

A Docudrama of 30 September movement and political coup in Indonesia by Communist Party of Indonesian(PKI). As the result, six generals and one first officer were kidnapped and killed. The film depicts the event that leading up to the coup and several days after it.

Details

Keywords
  • president
  • officer
  • year 1948
  • general
  • year 1965
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Horror
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Sep 29, 1984
Countries of origin Indonesia
Language Indonesian
Filming locations Jakarta, Indonesia
Production companies Perusahaan Film Negara Departemen Penerangan PPFN

Box office

Budget $800000000

Tech specs

Runtime 3h 40m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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