Blood & Orchids
Originally released in 1986. Blood & Orchids is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jerry Thorpe. With a runtime of 4h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kris Kristofferson, Jane Alexander, and Sean Young
Synopsis
Hester Murdoch is found naked and nearly beaten to death by four young Hawaiian men on the beach and taken to the hospital. Some of the men didn't want to get involved, fearing they might be blamed, because she was white, but do so anyway. Almost immediately everyone suspects they are to blame. When Hester's politically influential mother Doris finds out what really happened, she fearing a scandal, forces her daughter to blame the men who rescued her, of raping and beating her. It's up to detective Curt Maddox, to find out what really happened, and their Hawaiian lawyer to do the impossible. Convince a white court of law, that they are innocent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
4h 0m
240 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kris Kristofferson
as Capt. Curtis 'Curt' Maddox
Jane Alexander
as Doris Ashley
Sean Young
as Leonore Bergman
José Ferrer
as Walter Bergman
Susan Blakely
as Marie Farrell
David Clennon
as Phillip Murray
George Coe
as Dr. Lansing
Richard Dysart
as Harvey Koster
Elizabeth Lindsey
as Sarah
Haunani Minn
as Princess Luahine
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lorimar Productions
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood & Orchids about?
Hester Murdoch is found naked and nearly beaten to death by four young Hawaiian men on the beach and taken to the hospital. Some of the men didn't want to get involved, fearing they might be blamed...
Who directed Blood & Orchids?
Blood & Orchids was directed by Jerry Thorpe.
How long is Blood & Orchids?
Blood & Orchids has a runtime of 4 hours and 0 minutes (240 minutes total).
When was Blood & Orchids released?
Blood & Orchids was released on February 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blood & Orchids?
The main cast of Blood & Orchids includes Kris Kristofferson, Jane Alexander, Sean Young, José Ferrer, Susan Blakely.