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Flesh+Blood (1985)

R 126 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama  -   30 August 1985 (USA)
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A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Verhoeven

Writers:

Paul Verhoeven (screenplay), Gerard Soeteman (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rutger Hauer ...
Jennifer Jason Leigh ...
Tom Burlinson ...
Jack Thompson Jack Thompson ...
Hawkwood
Fernando Hilbeck Fernando Hilbeck ...
Arnolfini (as Fernando Hillbeck)
Susan Tyrrell ...
Celine
Ronald Lacey Ronald Lacey ...
Cardinal
Brion James ...
Karsthans
John Dennis Johnston ...
Summer
Simón Andreu Simón Andreu ...
Miel
Bruno Kirby ...
Orbec
Kitty Courbois Kitty Courbois ...
Anna
Marina Saura Marina Saura ...
Polly
Hans Veerman Hans Veerman ...
Father George
Jake Wood Jake Wood ...
Little John
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Storyline

A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mercenary | Noble | Plague | Revenge | Kidnapping  | See more »

Taglines:

Betrayed by power. Corrupted by love. Bound by honor. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Spain | USA | Netherlands

Language:

English | Latin

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Los señores del acero See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$100,000 (USA) (1 September 1985)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Riverside Pictures, Impala See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Director Paul Verhoeven's first English-language film, following a very successful career in the Netherlands, notably including Soldier of Orange ("Soldier of Orange") and Spetters. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Toward the end of the film, a bright set light seen reflected in Summer's sword blade. See more »

Quotes

Hawkwood: I didn't see the damn thing!
Martin: I did sir
[helps Hawkwood]
Martin: .
Hawkwood: Bless you Martin, your reward is in heaven.
Martin: I'd rather get paid sooner sir if you don't mind.
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Connections

Referenced in Blonde Poison: The Making of 'Basic Instinct' (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Throughout the Years"
Composed by Charles Williams See more »