Rutger Hauer, born in 1944 in Breukelen, Netherlands, made a significant mark on cult cinema with his roles in Flesh + Blood (1985) and The Hitcher (1986). His commanding presence and intense performances brought a unique edge to the exploitation genre, particularly in the gritty landscapes of 1980s thrillers. Hauer's work in Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987) further solidified his status as a versatile actor capable of navigating complex characters. His contributions to films like Mysteries (1978) and Keetje Tippel (1975) reflect his early years, establishing him as a formidable talent in both European and American cinema.
Flesh + Blood
A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.
