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Blade (1998)

R 120 min  -  Action | Fantasy | Horror  -   21 August 1998 (USA)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 98,659 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.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wesley Snipes ...
Kris Kristofferson ...
Stephen Dorff ...
N'Bushe Wright ...
Donal Logue ...
Udo Kier ...
Arly Jover ...
Traci Lords ...
Kevin Patrick Walls Kevin Patrick Walls ...
Tim Guinee ...
Sanaa Lathan ...
Eric Edwards ...
Donna Wong Donna Wong ...
Carmen Thomas 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 Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Blade | Blood | Vampire Hunter | Revenge  | See more »

Taglines:

Part Man. Part Vampire. All Hero. See more »

Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Horror

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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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Russian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany: (cut version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS-Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Blade's car is a 1968 Dodge Charger with various modifications. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the final fight between Blade and Frost, the bloodstain on Frost switches from the left side of his face to the right, then back to the left. See more »

Quotes

Blade: [Jumps from the top floor of the Temple of Eternal Night, and shouts] FFFRRROOOOOOSSST!
Deacon Frost: Kill him.
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Crazy Credits

The opening and closing New Line Cinema logos are in red. See more »


Soundtracks

"Chin Chin"
Written by Damien Wagner
Performed by Bang Wa Cherry and DJ June
Features "Japanese Schoolgirl Rap"
Played in the Night Club scene See more »