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Blankman (1994)

PG_13 92 min  -  Comedy | Action | Crime  -   19 August 1994 (USA)
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A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget.

Director:

Mike Binder

Writers:

Damon Wayans (screenplay), J.F. Lawton (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Damon Wayans ...
David Alan Grier ...
Robin Givens ...
Christopher Lawford ...
Mayor Marvin Harris
Lynne Thigpen ...
Grandma Walker
Jon Polito ...
Michael 'The Suit' Minelli
Nick Corello Nick Corello ...
Sammy the Blade
Jason Alexander ...
Mr. Stone
Harris Peet Harris Peet ...
Commissioner Gains
Joseph Vassallo ...
Tony the Match (as Joe Vassallo)
Michael Wayans Michael Wayans ...
Damon Wayans Jr. ...
John Moschitta Jr. John Moschitta Jr. ...
Mr. Crudd
Frazer Smith Frazer Smith ...
Ned Beadie
Mark Schiff Mark Schiff ...
Bus Driver
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Storyline

Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Superhero | Brother | Inner City | Grandmother | Spoof  | See more »

Taglines:

Coming to save your butt! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Action | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for off-color humor See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Blöd-Man See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,715,480 (USA) (21 August 1994)

Gross:

$7,892,208 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Greg Kinnear's feature film debut. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: When the store owner puts up the Store Protected by Blankman sign on the door, a California Lottery logo is clearly seen. See more »

Quotes

Kimberly Jonz: Is that a purse snatcher? That's a job for Blankman.
Darryl Walker: You mean you knew?
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Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'Blankman' (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Do You Like It Baby"
Written by Domingo & Gerald 'G-Bomb' Baillergeau
Produced by Gerald 'G-Bomb' Baillergeau for Grand Jury Productions
Co-produced by Domino
Performed by Domino
Courtesy of Outburst Records See more »