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Santa Sangre (1989)

โ€œForget Everything You Have Ever Seen...โ€

7.2/10 ยท 521 votes 2h 2m nc-17 FantasyThrillerDramaHorror

#22 of 70 films from 1989 #326 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky ยท Written by Alejandro Jodorowsky, Claudio Argento, Roberto Leoni

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Overview

A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless, cult leader mother, and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name.

Cast

Axel Jodorowskyas Fenix
Blanca Guerraas Concha
Guy Stockwellas Orgo
Thelma Tixouas The Tattooed Woman
Sabrina Dennisonas Alma
Adan Jodorowskyas Young Fenix
Faviola Elenka Tapiaas Young Alma
Teo Jodorowskyas Pimp
Jesรบs Juรกrezas Aladin
Gloria Contrerasas Rubi
Mary Aranzaas Fat Prostitute
Sergio Bustamanteas Monsignor
S. Rodriguezas The Saint
Zonia Rangel Moraas Trini

Facts

Release dateNovember 24, 1989
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$787,000
IMDbtt0098253

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Questions

How long is Santa Sangre?
Santa Sangre runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Santa Sangre worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 521 votes, which places it #22 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 70%) and #326 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Santa Sangre?
Santa Sangre was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Holy Mountain (1973), El Topo (1970).
Who stars in Santa Sangre?
Axel Jodorowsky as Fenix; Blanca Guerra as Concha; Guy Stockwell as Orgo; Thelma Tixou as The Tattooed Woman; Sabrina Dennison as Alma; Adan Jodorowsky as Young Fenix.
What is Santa Sangre rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Santa Sangre?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/64085.

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