Blood & Orchids (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Blood & Orchids is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jerry Thorpe, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Blood & Orchids stars Kris Kristofferson as Capt. Curtis 'Curt' Maddox, Jane Alexander as Doris Ashley, Sean Young as Leonore Bergman and José Ferrer as Walter Bergman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Blood & Orchids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood & Orchids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood & Orchids tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood & Orchids (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood & Orchids change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blood & Orchids worth watching?
- Blood & Orchids holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood & Orchids?
- Blood & Orchids stars Kris Kristofferson, Jane Alexander, Sean Young, José Ferrer and Susan Blakely.
- When was Blood & Orchids released?
- Blood & Orchids was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.