3 Bald Men
3 Bald Men

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3 Bald Men

1965
Movie
118 min
Malay

Mat, Wahid and Badak are three happy-go-lucky friends. All unemployed, the men struggled to make ends meet. One stormy night, a lost girl seeking shelter wanders into their home and disrupts the otherwise peaceful lives of the bachelors. Despite their inability to understand each other, the trio develops a bond with the girl in their attempt to sell her away for money. In a side plot, housewife Lela awakes to find her husband and daughter missing from the bed and frantically heads out in search of answers.

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Director: Peter ColeGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

Three bald men are looking for a place to sit on a park bench. They are repeatedly annoyed by passersby who mistake their heads for seats. The film humorously explores the inconvenience and indignity they face.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy film from 1965, specific widespread critical reception is not readily available. It is generally considered a minor, albeit amusing, work in the short film genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted and whimsical short.

  • Relies on a simple, recurring visual gag.

  • Humor is straightforward and observational.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not available.

Fun Fact

The film's simplicity and its focus on a single, absurd premise made it a recurring item in film festival programming for obscure shorts.

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