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Blade (1998)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 96,937 users
Metascore:
45/100
Reviews: 540 user | 156 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires. Director:Stephen NorringtonWriter:David S. Goyer |
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| Wesley Snipes | ... | ||
| Kris Kristofferson | ... | ||
| Stephen Dorff | ... | ||
| N'Bushe Wright | ... | ||
| Donal Logue | ... | ||
| Udo Kier | ... | ||
| Arly Jover | ... | ||
| Traci Lords | ... | ||
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Kevin Patrick Walls | ... | |
| Tim Guinee | ... | ||
| Sanaa Lathan | ... | ||
| Eric Edwards | ... | ||
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Donna Wong | ... | |
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Carmen Thomas | ... | |
| Shannon Lee | ... | ||
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Storyline
In a world where vampires walk the earth, Blade has a goal. His goal is to rid the world of all vampire evil. When Blade witnesses a vampire bite Dr. Karen Jenson, he fights away the beast and takes Jenson back to his hideout. Here, alongside Abraham Whistler, Blade attempts to help heal Jenson. The vampire Quinn who was attacked by Blade, reports back to his master Deacon Frost, who is planning a huge surprise for the human population. Written by Film_Fan
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Vampire Hunter See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong, pervasive vampire violence and gore, language, and brief sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Блэйд See more »Box Office
Budget:
$45,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$17,073,856 (USA) (23 August 1998) (2322 Screens)Gross:
$70,001,065 (USA) (20 December 1998)Company Credits
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Blade: Still heavy.
Whistler: But, you're so big.
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Written by Matt Walker
Performed by Siren
Courtesy of Off: World Management
By Arrangement with Dreamworks Records SKG See more »
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Wesley Snipes became attached to the project because he was in discussions with Marvel Comics to be Black Panther, a project that is still pending as of 2005. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Quinn bites Dr. Jenson, the doctor's wig slips to the side and we see a glimpse of her real hair. In the next shot, her wig is back in place. See more »Quotes
[Whistler hands Blade a UV flashlight]Blade: Still heavy.
Whistler: But, you're so big.
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The opening and closing New Line Cinema logos are in red. See more »Soundtracks
"Ether"Written by Matt Walker
Performed by Siren
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