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The movie revolves around aliens from the planet Zoran who are sent to [[Earth]] to fight against professional wrestlers from the [[United States]] and the [[Soviet Union]]. The aliens are actually man-eaters who devour their opponents upon defeating them in a wrestling match. Some of the [[Earth]] wrestlers were actual professional wrestlers from the then-[[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]]. (WWF, now [[WWE]]). |
The movie revolves around aliens from the planet Zoran who are sent to [[Earth]] to fight against professional wrestlers from the [[United States]] and the [[Soviet Union]]. The aliens are actually man-eaters who devour their opponents upon defeating them in a wrestling match. Some of the [[Earth]] wrestlers were actual professional wrestlers from the then-[[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]]. (WWF, now [[WWE]]). |
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One of the key moments in Blood Circus was filmed at the Baltimore Civic Center, where Rigatuso, playing a character called Santo Gold, performs a song before the climactic wrestling match. The song lyrics have nothing to do with the movie; instead, the song promotes Rigatuso's "Santo Gold" jewelry. |
One of the key moments in Blood Circus was filmed at the Baltimore Civic Center, where Rigatuso, playing a character called Santo Gold, performs a song before the climactic wrestling match. The song lyrics have nothing to do with the movie; instead, the song promotes Rigatuso's "Santo Gold" jewelry. |
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THE REAL SANTO GOLD, is a male singer, performer since 1983 and spent nearly 50 million dollars promoting the name SANTO GOLD. SANTO GOLD promoted himself 10s of thousands of times on hundreds of National TV and cable stations and sung and performed in his own Wrestling Movie Titled BLOOD CIRCUS. SANTO GOLD'S "BLOOD CIRCUS." is the new title of the film. SANTO GOLD was trying to develop a 24 karat gold jewelry process that would never tarnish. The manufacturers that he was using were not consistent and a lot of the jewelry batches were less then perfect. In addition, he processed thousands of orders each week and many of his employees opened up the envelopes, pocketed the cash and threw the orders in the trash. Santo Rigatuso alias SANTO GOLD wore pounds of Golden chains around his neck, a golden bullion, jewelry laced pants, a white tux and one way mirrored glasses. Over the years, bands and singers have tried to use his name to further their success and each one has been haulted or is in the process and have agreed with his Attorneys to stop using his name. The Lustigman Firm in NYC has recently filed the latest suit against a lady that has been using the name SANTOGOLD. Santo Gold sponsored Vince McMahons Wrestling Network Nationally on TV. for many years right at the inception of WWF (WWE.) SANTO GOLD attended the Cannes Film Festival in France. He was dressed in full character and made lots of friends like Tony Curtis, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and he had several offers for his motion picture. SANTO GOLD also founded The Top 10 Hall Of Fame and had one of the first TV SHOPPING NETWORKS up in the mid 80s. In the year 2000, SANTO GOLD did a full blown Concert at the Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando, Florida. Thousands showed up to see 9 nostalgia groups perform including, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Del Vikings, etc. Santo Gold has several songs out and is working on more releases. More Later. |
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"Scream Bags" were also provided to moviegoers as a promotional tie-in. The bags had a long [[poem]] about ''Blood Circus'' on each side, as well as a coupon for a free diamond ring from Rigatuso's "Santo Gold" business. |
"Scream Bags" were also provided to moviegoers as a promotional tie-in. The bags had a long [[poem]] about ''Blood Circus'' on each side, as well as a coupon for a free diamond ring from Rigatuso's "Santo Gold" business. |
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Revision as of 10:34, 24 September 2008
Santo Gold's Blood Circus is a 1985 science-fiction wrestling movie. The movie was produced by Baltimore-native Santo V. Rigatuso (Bob Harris), who promoted it through infomercials for his mail-order "Santo Gold" jewelry business.
Plot
The movie revolves around aliens from the planet Zoran who are sent to Earth to fight against professional wrestlers from the United States and the Soviet Union. The aliens are actually man-eaters who devour their opponents upon defeating them in a wrestling match. Some of the Earth wrestlers were actual professional wrestlers from the then-World Wrestling Federation. (WWF, now WWE).
One of the key moments in Blood Circus was filmed at the Baltimore Civic Center, where Rigatuso, playing a character called Santo Gold, performs a song before the climactic wrestling match. The song lyrics have nothing to do with the movie; instead, the song promotes Rigatuso's "Santo Gold" jewelry.
"Scream Bags" were also provided to moviegoers as a promotional tie-in. The bags had a long poem about Blood Circus on each side, as well as a coupon for a free diamond ring from Rigatuso's "Santo Gold" business.
Production
Filming for Blood Circus began in 1985. After spending two years editing it, Rigatuso could not find a distributor for the film. He ended up renting several theaters in the Baltimore area to show his film. was shown for only a week, and took in far less than the $2 million it cost to make the movie.
As for Blood Circus, it was never shown to the public after it ended its initial run, and it is believed that the original copy of the film was lost [1]. The only surviving copies of Blood Circus are the clips that were shown in the "Santo Gold" infomercials.