Jaka Sembung 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

Barry Prima

Barry Prima is an Indonesian actor and martial artist who was one of the biggest stars of Indonesian cinema during the 1980s. Of Indo ethnicity, he is the oldest of 4 siblings to a Dutch father and Indonesian mother.-Filmography:*Realita, Cinta dan Rock'n Roll a.k.a. Reality, Love, and Rock'N Roll...

 (the title role), Dicky Zulkarnaen

Dicky Zulkarnaen

Iskandar "Dicky" Zulkarnaen was a prominent and award-winning Indonesian actor. He was the husband of Mieke Widjaya and father of Vanya "Nia" Zulkarnaen, both actresses.-External links:* at the IMDB...

 (Commander Van Schram), Eva Arnaz

Eva Arnaz

Eva Yanthi Arnaz is an Indonesian film actress who was prominent in Indonesian film in the 1980s. She was best known for her work in action films.Married four times, her second marriage was to action film co-star Barry Prima...

 (Surti), and Indo actress Dana Christina (Maria van Schram).

Jaka Sembung has many sequels, such as Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung

Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung

Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung is a 1983 Indonesian fantastique martial arts movie and a sequel to 1981 film Jaka Sembung....

(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 Dutch colonial

Dutch East Indies

The Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....

 army in West Java

West Java

West Java , with a population of over 43 million, is the most populous and most densely populated province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java, it is slightly smaller in area than densely populated Taiwan, but with nearly double the population...

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.