Santa Sangre Movie Review 1990

A circus in Mexico City, a temple devoted to a saint without arms, and a son who faithfully dotes upon his armless mother are just a few of the bizarre things in this wildly fantastic film. Fenix acts as his mother's arms, plays the piano for her, and carries out any wish she desires--including murder. Visually intoxicating but strange outing may prove too graphic for some viewers. Not as rigorous as other Jodorowsky outings. Also available in an NC-17 version.

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Available on VHS
Running time 123 minutes.
Originally from Italian, Mexican.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Carnivals & Circuses, Monster Moms

Screenplay

Robert Leoni, Claudio Argento, Alejandro Jodorowsky

Cast

Axel Jodorowsky, Sabrina Dennison, Guy Stockwell, Blanca Guerra, Thelma Tixou, Adan Jodorowsky, Faviola Tapia, Jesus Juarez

Cinematography

Danielle Nannuzzi

Director

Alejandro Jodorowsky

Music

Simon Boswell