Biography
Sisworo Gautama Putra (May 26, 1938 – January 5, 1993) was an Indonesian film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. Born in Kisaran in North Sumatra, Sisworo trained as a director in 1961. In 1962 he began working in the studio Gema Period Film. He worked as screenwriter unit manager, production manager, and then assistant director.
His solo debut as a director started in 1972 with the film Revenge of the Child Haram, in which the screenplay was also written by him. He was a successful director during the golden age of Indonesian cinema from the 1970s until the early 1990s and often directed popular horror films such as Sundelbolong, Telaga Angker, and Nyi Ageng Ratu Pemika, often working actors such as Suzzanna, Ratno Timoer, Barry Prima, and George Rudy.
His last film, Misteri di Malam Pengantin, was released after his death on January 5, 1993. (Courtesy Wikipedia)
Filmography
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Wedding Night Mystery
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1993
The Return of the Merry Widow
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1992
Pact with the Forces of Darkness
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1991
Queen of the South Sea Spell
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1991
Pact with the Forces of Darkness
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1991
Pact with the Forces of Darkness
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1991
Death-Spreading Heirloom
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1990
Incarnation of the Snake Goddess
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1990
I Know You Want It
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989
Witchcraft 2: Tiger Woman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989
Satu Suro Night
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1988
Santet
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1988
The Hungry Snake Woman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
The Night of Kliwon Friday
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
The Age of Turmoil
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Calon Arang the Powerful Queen
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
Samson Dan Delilah
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
Awakening of the South Seas Queen
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
Lake Eerie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1984
The Snake Queen's Wedding
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1983