The Blood of Heroes (1989)

A Mad Max-esque post apocalyptic world provides the backdrop for a brutal, futuristic game resembling football... (imdb)
AKAs: Salute of the Jugger, The Salute of the Jugger
Directed By: David Webb Peoples
Written By: David Webb Peoples
Starring: Rutger Hauer, Vincent D'Onofrio, Delroy Lindo, Joan Chen, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Anna Katarina, Gandhi MacIntyre, Justin Monjo, Max Fairchild

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The Blood of Heroes belongs to 13 collections
1. Psychotronic Film and Video Guides (public: moderated by Gregzilla - 36 stars)
2. Post Apocalyptic (public: moderated by edkrak - 23 stars)
3. Directorial debut (public: moderated by djross - 17 stars)
4. B-Movie (public - 15 stars)
5. Future (public: moderated by djross - 11 stars)
6. The Gentlemen's Guide To Midnight Cinema Podcast (public: moderated by Coheed - 6 stars)
7. Blood Sport (public: moderated by Sunsplitter - 3 stars)
8. Wikipedia's list of dystopian films (public: moderated by ND Geek - 3 stars)
9. Cinema Sewer (public: moderated by mattburgess)
10. edkrak films to see (private: edkrak - 3 stars)
11. Coheed's Celluloid Pit (private: Coheed - 1 star)
12. Post-Apocalypse (private: normalman - 1 star)
13. Want to see, available on MUF (private: nauru)
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Mar 05 | Tan Solo | 80 71% |
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Aug 31, 2020 | pck00 | 82 31% |
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Jun 13, 2020 | D Lightman | 50 16% |
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Oct 20, 2019 | tcrebbs | 90 77% |
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jeff_h | 5 42% |
Sep 01, 2019 | daniel1980 | 30 8% |
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julesfmb | 65 61% |
Jun 22, 2019 | GARN | 70 59% |
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Apr 11, 2019 | YogiJogg | 40 17% |
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Mar 17, 2019 | ![]() |
lucius | 60 54% |
Mar 17, 2019 | lillakniven | 80 87% |
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Mar 17, 2019 | ![]() |
seeayesix | 60 48% |
Jan 19, 2019 | ![]() |
jokevv | 60 41% |
Jan 06, 2019 | Swisstony | 55 44% |
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Dec 06, 2018 | mathiasa | 30 10% |
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May 12, 2018 | AchwellFoley | 84 92% |
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May 12, 2018 | ![]() |
fuzzylogic | 80 73% |
Mar 10, 2018 | Hangarl | 70 71% |
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Feb 03, 2018 | OgreZed | 80 78% |
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Jan 13, 2018 | M-B-M | 2 7% |
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Sep 12, 2017 | bellst74 | 70 54% |
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Mar 29, 2017 | ![]() |
robot2xl | 73 48% |
Feb 01, 2017 | donquixotic | 46 27% |
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Dec 22, 2016 | ![]() |
dsemple | 55 8% |
Nov 24, 2016 | gregmnewman | 75 46% |
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Aug 19, 2016 | ![]() |
nihilvain | 80 64% |
Jul 12, 2016 | ribtin | 77 84% |
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Jul 11, 2016 | ![]() |
BadCosmonaut | 5 62% |
Jul 06, 2016 | Idiom | 71 30% |
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Jul 04, 2016 | Col_Needham | 40 4% |
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May 05, 2016 | shaydya | 60 40% |
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Dec 17, 2015 | ![]() |
fluid surfer | 50 11% |
Nov 11, 2015 | ![]() |
JurijFedorov | 60 30% |
Sep 10, 2015 | littleberk | 9 85% |
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Aug 26, 2015 | biopunk | 100 96% |
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Jun 05, 2015 | W Trumbull | 70 55% |
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May 31, 2015 | ![]() |
Maaxwell | 55 31% |
There's some good action in this dystopian sports movie, but the plot lacks structure and the characterisation is disappointingly light. The film's universe is expansive yet Peoples doesn't offer enough insight into its origins or traditions, so a little more exposition would have actually been welcome. Even so, it's creative aesthetically, and Hauer and Chen turn in worthy performances.
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May 27, 2015 | ![]() |
rklenseth | 90 92% |
May 14, 2015 | siweq86 | 70 54% |
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May 09, 2015 | FlashCalahan | 20 3% |
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AlexDourm | 4 35% |
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MoonSylver | 5 15% |
Oct 12, 2014 | fjilip | 68 37% |
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ChrisReynold | 56 24% |
Jul 07, 2014 | seatsniffer | 85 40% |
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May 06, 2014 | blucthulhu | 80 80% |
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May 04, 2014 | ![]() |
adrenaline | 50 27% |
Feb 06, 2014 | sahume2029 () | 64 51% |
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Nov 26, 2013 | ![]() |
theobabis | 50 71% |
Oct 07, 2013 | ![]() |
SirRobbie | 60 24% |
Jul 13, 2013 | ![]() |
QtheAlmighty | 75 50% |
A quiet look at a unique post-apocalyptic world, facilitated by dog-skull football and Hauer being quiet and edgy.
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Jul 13, 2013 | ![]() |
DesertPunk | 72 51% |
Dogskull Rugby: The Movie would be a more apt title.
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Jul 12, 2013 | ![]() |
Petroleum | 3 0% |
This 1989 B movie starring Rutger Hauer had a budget of 10 million dollars. They did more with that than most movies can do with any amount of movie.
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Mar 19, 2013 | ![]() |
JooJoo | 3 30% |
Mar 18, 2013 | Cronos | 80 86% |
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Feb 16, 2013 | Malice Song | 6 62% |
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Feb 13, 2013 | Batmite | 60 36% |
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Jan 17, 2013 | ![]() |
FloatingHead | 73 53% |
Jan 01, 2013 | lostinlodos | 88 81% |
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Dec 28, 2012 | DePalma | 31 15% |
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Nov 20, 2012 | ![]() |
gwulin | 70 44% |
Oct 21, 2012 | T86g | 76 12% |
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pcalado | 20 46% |
Sep 28, 2012 | revolverjgw | 75 13% |
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Sep 17, 2012 | ![]() |
kwint | 85 76% |
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avgcrtckr | 53 51% |
Jul 04, 2012 | glm | 67 38% |
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Jun 08, 2012 | ![]() |
Mochard | 60 45% |
Apr 05, 2012 | filmcricket | 37 17% |
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Jan 16, 2012 | ![]() |
sirphibes | 71 62% |
Nov 17, 2011 | ![]() |
Kojiless | 68 72% |
This movie is filled with so much awesome, even an apocalyptic outback cannot contain it all. AND, it introduces us to the sport of the future: and we learn it's just like Quidditch, but with less Malfoys and more ear-biting.
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Aug 11, 2011 | Mclusky84 | 70 47% |
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kangadoodoo | 45 23% |
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Superr | 1 15% |
Jun 04, 2011 | ![]() |
DougCollins | 75 26% |
May 13, 2011 | burflok | 65 49% |
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Apr 12, 2011 | ![]() |
Horror | 90 50% |
Nov 29, 2010 | ![]() |
lesintrigant | 70 55% |
Nov 14, 2010 | maarten | 22 8% |
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Nov 14, 2010 | Zeno | 73 31% |
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Sep 24, 2010 | ![]() |
hellboy76 | 65 46% |
I actually kind of liked this. It's an interesting idea and a really strong cast (Hauer, Chen, D'Onofrio and Lindo) hold it together despite some flaws.
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Aug 18, 2010 | ![]() |
IMDb-byvotes | 62 26% |
Aug 14, 2010 | ![]() |
ecalder | 70 74% |
Aug 11, 2010 | ![]() |
Ofterdingen | 46 29% |
Jul 28, 2010 | BogusScifi | 67 55% |
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iconogassed | 75 63% |
Apr 22, 2010 | katsuben | 4 61% |
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ZombieBuffet | 55 35% |
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Kagemand | 9 92% |
Mar 05, 2010 | wavymouth | 79 23% |
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Feb 25, 2010 | ![]() |
mfield | 8 72% |
While the premise is decidedly goofy, and the plot and characters simple, it nevertheless manages to be quite riveting due to its unsentimental tone and reluctance to ever beat you over the head. Incidentally also contains the best line I've heard in any movie in a while: "I never hurt anyone for any reason other than sticking a dog's skull on a stake."
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Jan 17, 2010 | Bruce | 60 54% |
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Groggykash | 65 24% |
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JahRas | 93 95% |
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Matthew | 80 79% |
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brtkrbzhnv | 16 24% |
Sep 28, 2009 | ![]() |
TonythePony | 62 35% |
Uncut version. The games are fun and I got a kick out of seeing D'Onofrio and Lindo in early roles, Chen too - she's cute even when biting through someone's ear. Still, we all know where the story is going and that kinda kills any excitement at the ending.
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Sep 04, 2009 | ![]() |
TheDenizen | 80 84% |
Gory post apocalyptic sports movie starring Rutger Hauer and Joan Chen. It's Rollerball meets Mad Max as Hauer leads a team of Juggers across a post apocalyptic wasteland playing a bloody and violent sport with dog skulls. Classic. A favorite of mine since I was a teen, I've finally gotten to see the uncut version thanks to joseywales. Thanks!
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Aug 31, 2009 | ![]() |
joseywales | 75 73% |
Rating the uncut version; Salute of the Jugger. Absolutely ridiculous movie that just gets better and better as it goes. Just don't expect to do any deep thinking. I need to show this movie to more people!
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Jul 05, 2009 | ![]() |
crazyBobcat | 54 48% |
typical Hauer fare. Decent enough acting with an incomplete plot that leaves you wanting more at the same time you're glad it's over.
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May 03, 2009 | mike615 | 65 54% |
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Apr 25, 2009 | ![]() |
Gregzilla | 40 18% |
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RCMERCHANT | 70 47% |
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apolis | 65 34% |
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teecee | 36 48% |
Har enkelte elementer der gør den ganske ok, men i det store hele for klichefydt
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filmaffinity | 51 21% |
Sep 07, 2008 | Sunsplitter | 51 53% |
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Sep 04, 2008 | Mr_Hide | 70 25% |
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Jun 07, 2008 | megasuperdoc | 81 71% |
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Apr 20, 2008 | ![]() |
graag | 65 70% |
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blahzor | 50 19% |
Mar 18, 2008 | RNG | 19 19% |
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Aug 14, 2007 | ![]() |
winbran | 80 79% |
Aug 14, 2007 | magpie | 65 21% |
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Aug 14, 2007 | tollwutig | 70 50% |
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Aug 14, 2007 | turbocannon | 70 37% |
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HP_Buttcraft | 72 52% |
Aug 14, 2007 | ozzy666 | 90 77% |
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Aug 14, 2007 | ![]() |
irvinejump | 70 61% |
This film has a different title here in Oz ("salute of the jugger"), and is based on a Philip K Dick story I can't place. Interesting but flawed
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Aug 14, 2007 | ![]() |
wolfe41 | 87 77% |
Aug 14, 2007 | abdah | 46 24% |
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Aug 14, 2007 | Danneesek4U | 80 46% |
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shobykid | 80 94% |
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fudgieb | 93 83% |
A futuristic tale of competition and gore. This movie should be on everyone's \"Must List\". Once you begin it, you'll never want it to end.
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Jul 18, 2007 | coot | 72 69% |
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Apr 29, 2007 | justinslot | 93 85% |
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Dec 15, 2006 | nuotio | 45 21% |
Average Percentile 47.84% from 129 Ratings | ![]() |