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The Warrior (1981): Cast

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The Warrior is a 1981 adventure horror film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra, starring Barry Prima as Jaka Sembung, Dorman Borisman and H.I.M. Damsyik. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Warrior (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Original language
Indonesian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Warrior About?

The premise of The Warrior without spoilers.

No power on earth—or even in hell—can halt Jaka Sembung, the Robin‑hood hero portrayed by Barry Prima. Endowed with mystical abilities, he is captured, tortured and left for dead, only to return stronger than before. The invading forces, desperate, summon an evil wizard to confront him, leading to a ferocious duel to the death.

The Warrior Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • reanimation
  • blood
  • fistfight
  • escape
  • action hero
  • dungeon
  • impalement
  • colonialism
  • black magic
  • severed head
  • evil man
  • human turned into an animal
+16 more
  • pig
  • incarceration
  • sorcerer
  • exploitation
  • death
  • warrior
  • rebel
  • magic
  • sword and sorcery
  • bare chested male
  • torture
  • eye transplant
  • eye gouging
  • gore
  • religion
  • transformation
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Cast & crew

The Warrior Cast & Characters

Barry Prima leads the cast as Jaka Sembung, with Dorman Borisman as Karya and H.I.M. Damsyik. Directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra; 26 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sisworo Gautama Putra

More films directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra: Pact with the Forces of Darkness, Queen of the South Sea Spell, Incarnation of the Snake Goddess and I Know You Want It.

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Details

The Warrior Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Jaka Sembung (The Warrior)” and “Jaka - Der Rebell”.

Also known as
  • Jaka Sembung (The Warrior)
  • Jaka - Der Rebell
  • Le Guerrier
  • 斗士

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FAQ

The Warrior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Warrior, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Warrior?

The Warrior runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Warrior released?

The Warrior was released on July 1, 1981.

Who directed The Warrior?

The Warrior was directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.

More films by Sisworo Gautama Putra

Who is in the cast of The Warrior?

The Warrior stars Barry Prima as Jaka Sembung, Dorman Borisman as Karya and H.I.M. Damsyik, among 26 credited actors.

Does The Warrior have a post-credit scene?

No. The Warrior has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Warrior in?

The original language of The Warrior is Indonesian.

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