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In a future where most of mankind and technology is wiped out, six people travel from place to place playing a brutal form of football with a dog skull. They hope one day to play in the leag... Read allIn a future where most of mankind and technology is wiped out, six people travel from place to place playing a brutal form of football with a dog skull. They hope one day to play in the league in a city.In a future where most of mankind and technology is wiped out, six people travel from place to place playing a brutal form of football with a dog skull. They hope one day to play in the league in a city.
Vincent D'Onofrio
- Young Gar
- (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)
Justin Monjo
- Dog Boy
- (as Justin Monju)
Honie Robbinson
- Kolkan Blond Daughter
- (as Honie Robinson)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAll five player positions in Jugger are mentioned in the dialogue between characters. "Qwik" and "Slash" are the most mentioned (and most obvious), while the "Drive" and "Back-Charge" are only mentioned when Sallow (Rutger Hauer), Big Cimber (Anna Katarina), and Mbulu (Delroy Lindo) are seen arguing midway through this movie. The "chain wielder", Young Gar (Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio), has a possible name of "Griffer" for his position, as the term appears once when Sallow speaks to Gonzo (Max Fairchild) the first time.
- GoofsIn the opening credits, the last name of actor Hugh Keays-Byrne, who plays the part of Lord Vile, is misspelled as 'Bryne.'
- Crazy creditsPre-title card: "People no longer remembered the Golden Age of the 20th Century. They didn't remember the miraculous technology or the cruel wars that followed. They didn't remember when juggers first played The Game or how it came to be played with a dog skull..."
- Alternate versionsThe US version stops a little short and omits the "real" not quite so positive ending found in the European/Asian/Australian version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood Chinese (2007)
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What a hidden gem of a cinematic effort! I cannot believe that this film didn't receive the notoriety it deserved back in '88! The backdrop is the standard post-apocalyptic mess that humanity has left itself in after "who knows what." The juggers travel town-to-town in search of food and entertainment, in return for providing matches against the local teams.
The script is well executed and one is led to believe this sport would have a wide following in the aftermath, almost like a team sport of UFC of the future. The characters are superb and Hauer and Chen really give them life. Rutger needs to go back to this flick and see what he has lost! I really cared about this band of juggers and it seemed like everyone in the ensemble was on the same page. The Blood Of Heroes is a tremendous miss in the anals of great sci-fi films. Please go rent it.
The script is well executed and one is led to believe this sport would have a wide following in the aftermath, almost like a team sport of UFC of the future. The characters are superb and Hauer and Chen really give them life. Rutger needs to go back to this flick and see what he has lost! I really cared about this band of juggers and it seemed like everyone in the ensemble was on the same page. The Blood Of Heroes is a tremendous miss in the anals of great sci-fi films. Please go rent it.
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- anborn3000
- Feb 8, 2002
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Salute of the Jugger
- Filming locations
- Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia(and environs)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- A$10,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $882,290
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $471,775
- Feb 25, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $882,290
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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