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The Blood of Heroes

The Blood of Heroes

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1989

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.

Movie details

The Blood of Heroes

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

1989 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 40m

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5.9 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Webb Peoples

Written by

David Webb Peoples

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Sallow

Joan Chen

Joan Chen

Kidda

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Young Gar

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Mbulu

Anna Katarina

Anna Katarina

Big Cimber

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Hugh Keays-Byrne

Lord Vlle

G

Gandhi MacIntyre

Gandhi

Court is in session

Put The Blood of Heroes on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.