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On Strike

July 29, 1957 1h 27m

Originally released in 1957. On Strike is a drama film. directed by K. M. Basker. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ahmad Mahmud, Datin Saadiah, and S. Kadarisman

Synopsis

Workers at an Eveready battery factory are disgruntled because their wages are low compared to a neighbouring factory. The factory manager exploits the workers’ rising discontent by colluding with a traitor within the workers’ ranks to instigate a strike in the factory, part of a devious ploy to take over the factory from the benevolent but incapacitated factory owner/boss. The colluders create dismal working conditions and make use of every opportunity and incident to raise the call for a strike, to sour industrial relations in a bid to close the factory down so that they can coerce the boss to hand over ownership.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 29, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language MS Original language
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Country Singapore Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
MS

Production Companies

  • Malay Film Productions Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Strike about?

Workers at an Eveready battery factory are disgruntled because their wages are low compared to a neighbouring factory. The factory manager exploits the workers’ rising discontent by colluding wit...

Who directed On Strike?

On Strike was directed by K. M. Basker.

How long is On Strike?

On Strike has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was On Strike released?

On Strike was released on July 29, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in On Strike?

The main cast of On Strike includes Ahmad Mahmud, Datin Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Daeng Idris.