Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month - ”Wedlock”

We here at Cinema Degeneration have declared May 2022 "Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month!" Twice a week we'll be releasing a show diving into a different film from Mr. Hauer's catalog of 175 film and television roles all throughout the month of May. The late Rutger Hauer, who unfortunately passed away in 2019, was a consummate professional thespian, writer, director, and devoted environmentalist, amongst many many other things. He graced the silver screen in many amazing shockers and brilliant films, normally playing heavies and villains and was known for his intense yet subtle performances. His amazing talent truly knew no bounds. For our 7th episode we bring you a made for HBO film from 1991 called "WEDLOCK" aka DEADLOCK from Lewis Teague the director of Alligator. It also stars Mimi Rogers, James Remar, and Joan Chen.  Wedlock follows Frank (Hauer) a man convicted of stealing millions in diamonds after being double crossed by his partners and landing in a futuristic prison where each prisoner is randomly linked to each other and bound with explosive collars. If they are separated by more than 100 yards the collars kill both inmates. This science fiction and comedy hybrid has to be seen to be believed!  Join our hosts Cameron Scott (Cinema Degeneration CEO) and his co-host and filmmaker and special effects maestro Marcus Koch as they talk about one of their favorite Rutger Hauer films.

 

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