Flesh + Blood (1985)
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When an attempted political coup in 16th century Northern Italy fails, most of the mercenaries hired by the coup leaders disperse. Not so Martin (Rutger Hauer), who intends to rob his duplicitous former employer Arnolfini (Fernando Hillbeck). Martin is able to raise his own army by using a stolen religious artifact as a talisman. He later kidnaps Arnolfini's prospective daughter-in-law Agnes (Jennifer Jason Leigh), who saves herself from gang rape by feigning eternal devotion to her captor. Weeks of plunder and destruction follow, with a deadly plague thrown into the stew. Flesh and Blood has also been released under the title The Rose and the Sword. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, (more)
- Director(s):
- Paul Verhoeven
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Flesh + Blood
When an attempted political coup in 16th century Northern Italy fails, most of the mercenaries hired by the coup leaders disperse. Not so Martin (Rutger Hauer), who intends to rob his duplicitous former employer Arnolfini (Fernando Hillbeck). Martin is able to raise his own army by using a stolen religious artifact as a talisman. He later kidnaps Arnolfini's prospective daughter-in-law Agnes (Jennifer Jason Leigh), who saves herself from gang rape by feigning eternal devotion to her captor. Weeks of plunder and destruction follow, with a deadly plague thrown into the stew. Flesh and Blood has also been released under the title The Rose and the Sword. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 128 mins
Complete Cast of Flesh + Blood
- Rutger Hauer - Martin
- Tom Burlinson - Steven
- Susan Tyrrell - Celine
- Brion James - Karthans
- Simon Andreu - Miel
- Kitty Courbois - Anna
- Hans Veerman - Father George
- Héctor Alterio - Niccolo
- Nancy Cartwright - Kathleen
- Jaime Segura - Lord of the Castle
- Jorge Bosso - Sterz
- Monica Luccetti - Tongueless Girl
- Ida Bons - Roly Poly
- Jennifer Jason Leigh - Agnes
- Jack Thompson - Hawkwood
- Ronald Lacey - Cardinal
- John Dennis Johnston - Summer
- Bruno Kirby - Orbec
- Marina Saura - Polly
- Jake Wood - Little John
- Blanca Marsillach - Clara
- Susan Beresford - Sturdy Woman
- Mario De Barros - Herman
- Bettina Brenner - Lady of the Castle
- Siobhan Hayes - Child of the Castle
- Fernando Hilbeck - Arnolfini
- Director(s):
- Paul Verhoeven
- Writer(s):
- Gerard Soeteman, Paul Verhoeven
- Producer(s):
- Gijs Versluys
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Strong Sexual Content, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Profanity, Not For Children, Nudity, Violence)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at
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