Sacred Gem

When he was killed by a dagger he made himself for seven years, Empu Bharata (BZ Kadaryono) cast a curse on the killer, Untung Pararean (Arthur Tobing), his own student. Throughout his life, Untung will be miserable and killed by a keris he made himself. At first, Untung lived happily, got a beautiful wife, Sri Kemuning (Wieke Widowati), the king's niece, for saving him from robbers. Lucky to be commander in chief. Then the curse started running. His wife is crooked. As a result, Untung is sickly and almost insane. Luckily there was a kyai who suddenly came and helped him. Somehow, his wife and children are at the place of Empu Barata's older brother, the Masked Face Warrior (Nizar Zulmi), who had mutilated Untung's face. At that time the cleric came again to help. Untung then looked for his wife and child with a black veil to cover his disfigured face. Here comes Wiro Sableng (Tony Hidayat), who has his own business.

Directed by Bachroem Halilintar, Sacred Gem leans on a strong ensemble — Wieke Widowati, Tonny Hidayat, Arthur Tobing — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1989.