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Audience Rating: X (Mature Audiences Only)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786305973089
Format: Color, Letterboxed, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305973083
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Release Date: April 24, 2001
Running Time: 112 minutes
Sales Rank: 45680
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: 1974-09
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Although the confectionary does make an appearance at the end of the film, Turkish Delight, as a title, may be interpreted in a number of ways. This violent tale of love is told in flashback from the perspective of bohemian artist Eric Vonk (Rutger Hauer, collaborating for the first time with director Paul Verhoeven). When the film opens on a brutal attack and then a succession of one-night stands, it seems that the guy's a complete jerk. Then a sudden lurch backwards two years reveals the motivations for both his dreams and behavior, as well as the subject of the photos he spends his time pining for. He meets Olga (a fantastic Monique van de Ven) as the result of a car accident. But their tempestuous relationship is shaken by many peculiar events: a surreal wedding ceremony, unveiling a statue to the Queen and the death of Olga's father. The real problem is Olga herself, however, which leads to a shock ending many have compared to Love Story.
Somewhat dated now, and made long before his move to Hollywood, Turkish Delight is nonetheless unmistakably a product of the now-familiar Verhoeven style. The film's language and images still have the power to shock or offend, and we certainly get to see far too much of Hauer's private parts, even though some amazing visuals (mirrored candles, inspired beach art, and a nightmarish red Chinese restaurant) are some compensation. --Paul Tonks
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - If you like Rutger Hauer then you are going to love this movie!
Wow this movie is so intense very sexual and very romantic. I own this movie I am a huge fan of Rutger Hauer, he is such a wonderful actor. A must see movie.
Rating: - Excellent Film
The film starts off as a freaky sex story and ends with an unexpected tragedy. The cinematography is beautiful. The DVD comes with a directors commentary track: Paul Verhoeven is very specific in explaining all the symbolisms and on-set events surrounding the film; great commentary track. I strongly recommend this film, and DVD, to anyone interested in twisted love stories.
Rating: - A Must-See for Rutger Hauer Fans!
There are many wonderfully descriptive reviews to light the path to this enjoyable film. They are all true--faults and accolades. Hauer fans worldwide should enjoy this DVD.
Initially, the corny, loud 70s music will have you smiling and wondering what you are in for. Hauer's character seems to be a jerk, but he's naked and beautiful. Need I say more. This man is so broad that he appears short! He's 6'2", all man, (so) intoxicating to behold, and naked--through much of the film. His ... Read More
Rating:  - "Love Story" told by Paul Verhoeven
Few days ago, I watched the documentary "Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession" (2004) about a channel that had brought the great and unavailable anywhere else films to its 100, 000 lucky subscribers in LA in 70s - 80s. While enjoying the clips from many Foreign and Independent movies that were the best part of documentary, I was able to recognize the movie that I saw many years ago in Moscow and still remember well, I could not only recall the title. I remember that the movie was Dutch, very ... Read More
Rating: - Musique?
Great movie!
I thought he music was an important part of the film.
All these reviews are helpful, but the main theme starting with the beach scene was credited wrong.
In the directors commentary he credits Szymanowski-King boris, but the only thing close to that title is King Roger, which i purchased, but that music is not on the king Roger CD.
does anybody know?
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