A Sing Sing So
A Sing Sing So

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A Sing Sing So

1963
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Indonesian

A Batak girl (Nani Widjaja) has a blind boyfriend (Zainal Abidin). Then a helper girl from the city comes who wants to cure the young man's blindness. It works. After a long time without any news, the girl follows to the city. It turns out that the blind young man who has regained his sight is already dating his helper.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Tony RichardsonGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the tumultuous relationship between a possessive Greek shipowner and his much younger, beautiful wife. Their intense love is overshadowed by jealousy, manipulation, and eventual tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque Greek island, their passionate affair unfolds with escalating drama and dark undertones.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for 'A Sing Sing So' was generally mixed upon its release. While some praised the performances of its lead actors and the evocative cinematography, others found the plot melodramatic and the characters unsympathetic. The film achieved moderate commercial success but is often remembered more for its star power than its critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the powerful performances of its leading stars.

  • Criticized for a plot that leans heavily into melodrama.

  • Visually appealing with striking cinematography of the Greek landscape.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment often points to the compelling chemistry between the lead actors as a major draw, though some find the narrative's intensity to be overwhelming.

Fun Fact

This film marked a notable collaboration between real-life couple Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, though their on-screen characters' relationship is fraught with conflict.

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