Duration : 126 Min
A rare cult favorite from Paul Verhoeven, this 5th-century tale of war and revenge should appeal to action fans and admirers of the director and regular Rutger Hauer, although the scenes of sexual violence are intended for adult audiences only. Hauer portrays a 16th-century mercenary hired by a Western European ruler (Fernando Hilbeck) to attack a neighboring kingdom; When the king refuses to engage Hauer and his men, they kidnap his son's girlfriend (JenniferJason Leigh) and take her to a nearby castle. Hauer and Leigh stand strong in a strong cast that includes Tom Burlinson, Bruno Kirby, the late Brion James and Susan Tyrrell; Verhoeven's realistic approach to the bleak elements of medieval life and the blood of war offers a fresh alternative to many films of the Hollywood era.
