The Blood of Heroes
When juggers play there is only one way to live - THE HARD WAY!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$882290
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
1989-10-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
143
Vote Average
5.8
Rutger Hauer
Sallow
Anna Katarina
Big Cimber
Delroy Lindo
Mbulu
Joan Chen
Kidda
Gandhi MacIntyre
Gandhi
Vincent D'Onofrio
Young Gar
Justin Monjo
Dog Boy
Casey Huang
Kidda's Father
Quang Dinh
Samchin Head Elder
John Doumtsis
Samchin Timekeeper
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Lord Vlle
Max Fairchild
Gonzo
Basil Clarke
Red City Overlord
Richard Norton
Bone
Cecilia Wong
Kidda's Mother
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