The Blood of Heroes (1989)

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

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.

Released: 1989-10-19
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Runtime: 1h 40m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 5.8/10 from 167 votes

Directed by David Webb Peoples.

Top cast

Rutger Hauer as Sallow
Joan Chen as Kidda
Vincent D'Onofrio as Young Gar
Delroy Lindo as Mbulu
Anna Katarina as Big Cimber
Hugh Keays-Byrne as Lord Vlle
Gandhi MacIntyre as Gandhi
Max Fairchild as Gonzo
Justin Monjo as Dog Boy
Casey Huang as Kidda's Father

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Where to watch The Blood of Heroes

United States: stream on Starz Apple TV channel; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

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