Penchuri
Mar 29, 1956 · 1h 41m
Director
K. M. BaskerOverview
Jamilah, a singer of a traveling troupe is a strong-minded woman who has no desire for marriage. Umar, a poverty-stricken man, trespasses her room one night with the intention to steal. Unable to escape in time when Jamilah and her colleague Ismail return home, Umar pretends to be Jamilah’s estranged husband, much to her bewilderment. Umar confesses his dire circumstances to Jamilah, and she takes pity on him. A romantic friendship develops between the titular penchuri (thief) and the film’s heroine.
Cast of Penchuri
Crew of Penchuri
About Penchuri
What is Penchuri about?
Jamilah, a singer of a traveling troupe is a strong-minded woman who has no desire for marriage. Umar, a poverty-stricken man, trespasses her room one night with the intention to steal. Unable to escape in time when Jamilah and her colleague Ismail return home, Umar pretends to be Jamilah’s estranged husband, much to her bewilderment. Umar confesses his dire circumstances to Jamilah, and she…
When was Penchuri released?
Penchuri was released on March 29, 1956.
How long is Penchuri?
Penchuri runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who directed Penchuri?
Penchuri was directed by K. M. Basker.
Who is in the cast of Penchuri?
The cast of Penchuri includes Yusof Latiff (Umar), Siput Sarawak (Jamilah) and S. Kadarisman (Ismail).