''Jaka Sembung'' (also titled ''The Warrior'' for international distribution) is a 1981 Indonesian

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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 Humbertus Knoch or better known as Barry Prima (born 19 August 1954) is an Indonesian actor and martial artist of mixed Dutch and Sundanese who was one of the biggest stars of Indonesian cinema during the 1980s. Filmography The following is ...

(the title role), Dicky Zulkarnaen (Commander Van Schram),

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(Surti), and

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actress Dana Christina (Maria van Schram). ''Jaka Sembung'' has many sequels, such as ''

Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung ''Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung'' (also titled ''The Warrior II'' and ''The Warrior Against Blind Swordsman'' for international distribution) is a 1983 Indonesian fantastique martial arts movie and a sequel to 1981 film Jaka Sembung. Supporting cha ...

'' (''The Warrior Against Blind Swordsman'') (1983), ''Bajing Ireng Dan Jaka Sembung'' (''Jaka Sembung vs the Ninja'') (1985), ''Jaka Sembung Dan Bergola Ijo'' (1987), and ''Jaka Sembung Dan Dewi Samudra'' (1990).

Synopsis

The story is about local warrior-freedom fighter Parmin (nicknamed Jaka Sembung) who fights against

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army in

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in the 19th century. During his struggle, he has to face hired warriors and pagan magician Kobar (S. Parya) who are Dutch operatives with supernatural powers. The final showdown is between Jaka Sembung and Ki Hitam (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 enemy.

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* 1981 films 1980s adventure films 1981 action films 1980s Indonesian-language films Films shot in Indonesia Indonesian action films Indonesian martial arts films 1981 martial arts films Films directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra {{martialart-film-stub