***Moral ambiguities and barbaric reality in post-Medieval Europe*** At the beginning of the 16th century in plague-ridden Western Europe an uncouth band of lawless mercenaries led by the charismatic Martin (Rutger Hauer) kidnap a virgin noblewoman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) as revenge against a double-dealing Lord (Fernando Hilbeck). The tough commoners hole up in a small castle while the Lord’s son, Steven (Tom…
Betrayed by power. Corrupted by love. Bound by honor.
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble Lord who cheated them by kidnapping his son's fiancée. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.
Top Cast
Rutger Hauer
Martin
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Agnes
Tom Burlinson
Steven
Jack Thompson
Hawkwood
Susan Tyrrell
Celine
Ronald Lacey
Cardinal
Brion James
Karsthans
John Dennis Johnston
Summer
Bruno Kirby
Orbec
Fernando Hilbeck
Arnolfini
Marina Saura
Polly
Kitty Courbois
Anna
Simón Andreu
Miel
Jake Wood
Little John
Hans Veerman
Father George
Héctor Alterio
Niccolo
Reviews
The supporting characters make this a classic. Most classic films are that way. This tale of Middle Ages blood and gore and survival is quite epic. Paul Verhoeven directs, so we can expect the "in your face" style that he's best at doing. There isn't the comic relief that you get in a lot of his movies. This is hard nosed action and blood. I guess that's why it's "Flesh+Blood". The romantic triangle are aging…
The Lord "Arnolfini" (Fernando Hilbeck) makes quite a misjudgement when he promises a fortune to mercenary leader "Martin" (Rutger Hauer) if he agrees to help him retake his castle, only to renege on the deal. "Martin" and his merry band duly attack a caravan that is carrying his son "Steven" (Tom Burlinson) and fiancée "Agnes" (Jennifer Jason Leigh). She is brutally raped by the men, with the complicity of their…
FAQ about Flesh + Blood
What is Flesh + Blood about?
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble Lord who cheated them by kidnapping his son's fiancée. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.
When was Flesh + Blood released?
Flesh + Blood was released in 1985.
What genres does Flesh + Blood belong to?
Flesh + Blood is categorised as Adventure, Drama.
Who stars in Flesh + Blood?
The cast of Flesh + Blood includes Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Burlinson, Jack Thompson, Susan Tyrrell.