Dark Blood
Synopsis
Filmed in 1993 but never completed due to River Phoenix's death, Dark Blood tells the story of Boy, a young widower living on a nuclear testing site in the desert. Boy is waiting for the end of the world and carves Katchina dolls that supposedly contain magical powers. Boy's solitude is interrupted when a Hollywood jet-set couple who are travelling across the desert become stranded after their car breaks down. The couple are rescued by Boy, who then holds them prisoner because of his desire for the woman and his ambition to create a better world with her.
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Dark Blood trailer - River Phoenix at CineCrowd.com
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sluizer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Barton
- Original Score
- Florencia Di Concilio
- Original Title
- Dark Blood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Scala Productions, Fine Line Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sluizer
Jim Barton
Florencia Di Concilio
Edward Lachman
Michiel Reichwein
Stephen Woolley, JoAnne Sellar
Department Leadership Roster
George Sluizer
Director
Jim Barton
Writer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Florencia Di Concilio
Original Music Composer
Michiel Reichwein
Editor
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Ben van Os
Production Design
JoAnne Sellar
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Blood
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What is Dark Blood about?
Filmed in 1993 but never completed due to River Phoenix's death, Dark Blood tells the story of Boy, a young widower living on a nuclear testing site in the desert. Boy is waiting for the end of the world and carves Katchina dolls that supposedly contain magical powers. Boy's solitude is interrupted when a Hollywood jet-set couple who are travelling across the desert become stranded after their car breaks down. The couple are rescued by Boy, who then holds them prisoner because of his desire for the woman and his ambition to create a better world with her.
Who directed Dark Blood?
Dark Blood was directed by George Sluizer.
Who stars in Dark Blood?
The principal cast of Dark Blood includes River Phoenix, Judy Davis, Jonathan Pryce, Karen Black, T. Dan Hopkins.
When was Dark Blood released and how long is it?
Dark Blood was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Blood was composed by Florencia Di Concilio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Blood?
Dark Blood holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).