'' The Legend of Hang Tuah '' is a 1956 Singaporean historical period drama film directed by Phani Majumdar . It is the first Malay film to be fully shot in Eastman colour film . It was released to public on 28 January 1956 . The film was based on the legendary Admiral Hang Tuah of Malacca and his 4 sworn brothers ; Hang Jebat , Hang Kasturi , Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu . This film received the award for ' Best Musical Score ' at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong in 1956 and an official screening at 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957 , where it was nominated for the Golden Bear
7th Berlin International Film Festival
7th Berlin International Film Festival
Hang Tuah (film)