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A blind swordsman who'd rather gamble than explain himself? Peak 80s chaos energy.
TMDB
65
IMDb
63
Rotten Tomatoes
53
Audience Score
52
Google
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Blind Fury (1989)

absurdly earnestB-movie majestymall-ninja-core

Overview

ActionDramaThriller

A blind Vietnam vet, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps to rescue the son of a fellow soldier.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Rutger Hauer's deadpan delivery sells every ridiculous moment.

Practical Effects

Actual sword choreography, zero dignity, maximum sweat.

Stunts

Blind driving scenes that OSHA definitely didn't approve.

Best for:Friends: Group watch where everyone yells 'HOW?!' at the sword physics.·Rewatch: Annual ritual for Rutger Hauer's commitment to nonsense.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry to explosions you barely glance at.
Heads up:Violence: Frequent sword stabbings, some blood, zero consequences.·Language: Casual 80s slurs that aged like milk in a sauna.
Phillip Noyce

Director

Phillip Noyce

ReleasedAug 17, 1989
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Budget$20M·Revenue$2.7M
TriStar Pictures
Interscope Communications

Top Cast

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Nick Parker

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Frank Devereaux

Brandon Call

Brandon Call

Billy Devereaux

Charles Cooper

Charles Cooper

Cobb

Noble Willingham

Noble Willingham

MacCready

Lisa Blount

Lisa Blount

Annie Winchester

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Lynn Devereaux

Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi

The Assassin

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Randall 'Tex' Cobb

Slag

Nick Cassavetes

Nick Cassavetes

Lyle Pike

Rick Overton

Rick Overton

Tector Pike

Paul James Vasquez

Paul James Vasquez

Gang Leader

Woody Watson

Woody Watson

Crooked Miami Cop #1

Alex Morris

Alex Morris

Crooked Miami Cop #2

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Direct remake of Japan's Zatoichi series—Hollywood's rare respectful theft of samurai cinema.

Trivia

Rutger Hauer did 90% of his own sword stunts despite zero prior training; reportedly threw up after the casino fight.

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Blind Fury (1989) Original Trailer [HD]

Blind Fury (1989) Original Trailer [HD]

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