Flesh and Blood (1985) is a medieval tale of conflict and retribution directed by Paul Verhoeven, known for its intense action and gritty realism. The narrative revolves around a 16th-century mercenary, portrayed by Rutger Hauer, who is enlisted by a Western European monarch (Fernando Hilbeck) to invade an adjacent realm. When the king fails to uphold his promises to Hauer and his troops, they retaliate by abducting the king's son's betrothed (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and taking refuge in a nearby fortress. Hauer and Leigh deliver powerful performances alongside a talented ensemble cast, including Tom Burlinson, Bruno Kirby, the late Brion James, and Susan Tyrrell. Verhoeven's commitment to depicting the harsh realities of medieval life and the brutal consequences of war provides a stark contrast to typical Hollywood period pieces. However, the film's graphic depictions of sexual violence make it suitable only for mature viewers.
Flesh and Blood (1985)
1985 · Movie · 126 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Paul Verhoeven
Cast Rutger Hauer · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Tom Burlinson · Jack Thompson · Fernando Hilbeck · Susan Tyrrell · Ronald Lacey · Brion James · John Dennis Johnston · Simón Andreu · Bruno Kirby · Kitty Courbois · Marina Saura · Hans Veerman · Jake Wood · Héctor Alterio · Blanca Marsillach
Soundtrack Basil Poledouris
Screenplay Paul Verhoeven · Gerard Soeteman
Cinematography Jan de Bont
Technical sheet
Title Flesh and Blood
Original title Flesh+Blood (Flesh and Blood)
Also known as Sword and the Rose
Year 1985
Type Movie
Length 126 min.
Country United States
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