Jaka Sembung (also titled
The Warrior for
international distribution) is a 1981 Indonesian fantasy martial arts
film, based on a character of the same name on a comic book by Djair.
Directed by
Sisworo Gautama, one of the best-known Indonesian action directors,
Jaka Sembung has established its position as a classic Indonesian action movie. Main roles are played by
Barry Prima (the title role),
Dicky Zulkarnaen (Commander Van Schram),
Eva Arnaz (Surti), and
Indo actress Dana Christina (Maria van Schram).
Jaka Sembung has many sequels.
The story is about local warrior-freedom fighter Parmin (nicknamed Jaka Sembung) who fights against
Dutch colonial army in
West Java
in 19th century. During his struggle, he has to face hired warriors and
pagan magician Kohar (S. Parya) who are Dutch operatives with
supernatural powers. The final showdown is between Jaka Sembung and Ki
Item (W.D. Mochtar), a warrior with magical power - his organs (hands,
feet, head, etc.) may be cut off his body, but as long as it touches the
ground, the organs will return. Only by his wit and skills Jaka Sembung
can finally defeat this deadly warrior.
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Jaka Sembung (also titled The Warrior for
international distribution) is a 1981 Indonesian fantasy martial arts
film, based on a character of the same name on a comic book by Djair.
Directed by Sisworo Gautama, one of the best-known Indonesian action directors, Jaka Sembung has established its position as a classic Indonesian action movie. Main roles are played by Barry Prima (the title role), Dicky Zulkarnaen (Commander Van Schram), Eva Arnaz (Surti), and Indo actress Dana Christina (Maria van Schram).
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