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The Blood of Heroes(1989)

1h 40mAction, Adventure, Science FictionEnglish
5.9/10
160 user ratings

When juggers play there is only one way to live - THE HARD WAY!

Overview

Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. Now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl, he and his team find they have one last chance for glory.

Director

David Webb Peoples

Studio

Handistom Investment

Revenue

$882K

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Cast

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

as Sallow

Anna Katarina

Anna Katarina

as Big Cimber

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

as Mbulu

Joan Chen

Joan Chen

as Kidda

Gandhi MacIntyre

as Gandhi

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Young Gar

Justin Monjo

Justin Monjo

as Dog Boy

Casey Huang

as Kidda's Father

Quang Dinh

as Samchin Head Elder

John Doumtsis

as Samchin Timekeeper

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Hugh Keays-Byrne

as Lord Vlle

Max Fairchild

Max Fairchild

as Gonzo

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1989

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

English

Rating

5.9 / 10

Box Office

$882K

Production Companies

Handistom Investment • Kings Road Entertainment • Kamisha Corporation

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What is The Blood of Heroes about?

Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. Now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl, he and his team find they have one last chance for glory.

Who directed The Blood of Heroes?

The Blood of Heroes was directed by David Webb Peoples and released in 1989. It is a action, adventure, science fiction film.

How long is The Blood of Heroes?

The Blood of Heroes has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

Who stars in The Blood of Heroes?

The cast of The Blood of Heroes includes Rutger Hauer as Sallow, Anna Katarina as Big Cimber, Delroy Lindo as Mbulu, Joan Chen as Kidda, Gandhi MacIntyre as Gandhi and more.

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