Pengki tells Johan that his "savior" is a man matching Pengki’s own physical description. Desperate, Johan searches for Pengki, finds him, and agrees to Pengki's cheeky demand to be treated as Johan's own brother in exchange for his "help".
The plot of the film revolves around Benyamin S, a man who seems to be very lucky, but his luck often leads to chaotic and humorous situations. The story is straightforward and easy to follow, making it accessible to a wide range of audiences.
When his former employer, Johan, faces bankruptcy, Johan seeks out a fortune teller for guidance. Finding Wan Bakar away, Pengki disguises himself as the master fortune teller and tricks Johan by claiming that his "savior" is a man with Pengki’s exact physical features. Johan rehired Pengki, even treating him as a brother, which Pengki exploits to his advantage. The film concludes with Pengki being "ousted" through a marriage to his dream girl, , truly living up to the title of the "lucky trouble maker". Film Details and Cast Release Year: 1973 Director: Nawi Ismail Writer: Syamsul Fuad Duration: 116 minutes Key Cast Members: Benyamin Sueb as Pengki Ida Royani as Pengki's love interest A. Hamid Arief as Johan (the employer) Eddy Gombloh as Gombloh (Johan's driver) Ellya Khadam as Inah Husin Lubis as Wan Bakar Connie Sutedja and Wolly Sutinah
Luck strikes when Johan, now facing bankruptcy, seeks help from the same fortune teller. Taking advantage of Wan Bakar's absence, Pengki disguises himself as the master peramal (fortune teller) and tricks Johan into believing his "savior" is none other than Pengki himself. The story spirals into typical Benyamin-style chaos as Pengki manipulates the situation to his advantage, eventually being "forced" to marry the girl of his dreams as a way for Wan Bakar to finally get rid of him. Legacy and Remakes