The charismatic and brutal Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, whose full filmography has more than 159 films in more than half a century, is familiar to the audience primarily in the image of a romantic medieval knight. He is a recognized Hollywood star and the real property of Holland. Last year, the actor celebrated his 70th birthday, however, he continues to act in independent films and in very popular television series. We offer you a selection of the best paintings, where Rutger Hauer starred. His filmography is too large to fit in one article, but it has real pearls that should not be overlooked.
"Turkish sweets"
It was under this name that the Russian audience first saw this picture, although in a more correct version it sounds like “Box of Oriental sweets”. The film was shot by the Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven based on the novel of the same name by J. Volkers. The tape received widespread public acclaim and success, and in 1973 it was nominated for the Best Foreign Film for the Academy Award.
The plot focuses on the promising sculptor Eric. He lives alone, and his house is often visited by women. The recent divorce is to blame for the idle lifestyle. Instant passion and love at first sight led to a hasty marriage, but soon Eric began to suspect that his wife was not faithful to him. Fate will unite them again after many years, but the circumstances of this meeting this time will be tragic. The role of Eric was played by Rutger Hauer. The filmography and more than 15 years of cooperation of the actor with P. Verhoeven began with this picture. The director literally created it and introduced it to the world and the audience.
"The Queen's Soldiers"
This time the Verhoeven tandem - Hauer was noted in the genre of military drama. The record for the most expensive film in the history of Dutch cinema has not been broken to this day. The filming of the film took 5 million guilders. This is the story of friends - students of a prestigious educational institution. They were powerless before the whirlwind of historical events of the 20th century. The German occupation spreads them on opposite sides of the barrier, destroys fate and poisons souls.
"Night hawks"
A gloomy Hollywood action movie about the confrontation between a desperate and brave police sergeant and a global criminal, brought R. Hauer and S. Stallone on the set. Moreover, for the first actor it was a very successful Hollywood debut. Everything in the best traditions of the genre - chases, shootings, hostages and fight scenes.
Blade Runner
A fantastic thriller that takes the viewer into the distant future. Cyborgs have long become a reality and live in a space colony. But a small group managed to escape to Earth. To find out to whom they are in a hurry to meet and what they are up to, is a retired detective. However, the mission to destroy the inhuman mind was also entrusted to him.
Lady Hawk
A film adaptation of an old European legend in which the role of a valiant knight was played by actor Rutger Hauer. The Dutchman's filmography this time replenished with a beautiful and very touching fantasy melodrama. The dazzling beauty and the brave knight are under the influence of the curse: at night he is a wolf, and during the day she is a hawk. They are always together, however, they see each other in human form only for one moment at dawn.
"Flesh and blood"
An adventure historical film tells about the events that took place at the dawn of the Middle Ages: the plague, the robbers, the struggle for power, the valiant knights and the beautiful ladies of the heart. All this film contains in full, but it is replete with scenes of violence. According to the plot, a group of mercenaries plundered the convoy with the dowry of the baron’s daughter, but by the will of fate, she herself was in their hands. The shooting took place without the use of scenery, in a real castle in Spain.
This is the last picture of Paul Verhoeven, which starred Rutger Hauer. The filmography of their joint work ended here, which became the cause of the conflict - is unknown.
"Companion"
The ominous story that you should not pick up fellow travelers on a deserted road. A young guy named James Halsey drives a car to another city. Heavy rain and quite inappropriately appeared desire to sleep almost lead to an accident. Fortunately, on the road he sees a voting stranger, because in the company the trip will be more fun. He does not yet know that the mysterious John Ryder will change his whole life forever.
"Escape from Sobibor"
The film was shot for television, but was a great success and was highly praised by critics. This is a story based on real events that occurred on the territory of the Nazi camp in Poland. It was closed after the most massive riot and subsequent escape of prisoners took place there, the development of the plan and organization of which was undertaken by the Soviet officer. The lead actor, Rutger Hauer, whose filmography had just begun to take shape, received the Golden Globe.
"Blind fury"
A cult action movie of the late 80s of the last century. He only seems blind and helpless. In fact, Vietnam Park veteran Nick Parker is perfectly trained in the art of self-defense. He did not lose his martial arts skills even after he became blind in the war. However, even in civilian life, he again confronts the enemy and is ready to adequately withstand this confrontation.
