The Warrior
1981·Indonesia·92 min.
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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.
DirectorSisworo Gautama Putra
ScreenwriterDarto Juned
MusicGatot Sudarto
CinematographyF.E.S. Tarigan
Original titleJaka Sembung (The Warrior)