About A.N. Alcaff
Lived 1925 – 1992 (aged 67). A.N. Alcaff was an Indonesian actor and film director.
Achmad Nungcik Alcaff (17 August 1925 – 22 December 1987), also known as Achmad Nirwana Alcaff, was an Indonesian actor and film director. He is best known internationally for his portrayal of Iskandar, a brave and idealistic guerrilla leader, in Usmar Ismail's Lewat Djam Malam, a role that earned him the Citra Award for Best Actor and made him the first recipient of that award. His sole directorial credit was Intan Perawan Kubu (1972), which starred Yati Octavia and was produced in partnership with the Jambi Regional Government.
Early life and education Achmad Nungcik Alcaff, also known as Achmad Nirwana Alcaff, was born on 17 August 1925 in Jambi, Jambi. He was buried at Karet Bivak Cemetery.
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Who was A.N. Alcaff?
Indonesian actor
When was A.N. Alcaff born?
A.N. Alcaff was born on 17 August 1925 in Jambi.
When did A.N. Alcaff die?
A.N. Alcaff died on 22 December 1992.
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A.N. Alcaff was an actor and film director.
What nationality was A.N. Alcaff?
A.N. Alcaff was Indonesian.
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