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Blade Runner

  • 1982
  • PA
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Harrison Ford and Sean Young in Blade Runner (1982)
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A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.

  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Hampton Fancher
    • David Webb Peoples
    • Philip K. Dick
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Sean Young
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    799K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    375
    63
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Hampton Fancher
      • David Webb Peoples
      • Philip K. Dick
    • Stars
      • Harrison Ford
      • Rutger Hauer
      • Sean Young
    • 1.8KUser reviews
    • 301Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #180
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 13 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Deckard
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Batty
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Rachael
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Gaff
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Bryant
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Pris
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Sebastian
    Brion James
    Brion James
    • Leon
    Joe Turkel
    Joe Turkel
    • Tyrell
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Zhora
    James Hong
    James Hong
    • Chew
    Morgan Paull
    Morgan Paull
    • Holden
    Kevin Thompson
    Kevin Thompson
    • Bear
    John Edward Allen
    • Kaiser
    Hy Pyke
    Hy Pyke
    • Taffey Lewis
    Kimiko Hiroshige
    Kimiko Hiroshige
    • Cambodian Lady
    Bob Okazaki
    • Sushi Master
    • (as Robert Okazaki)
    Carolyn DeMirjian
    • Saleslady
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Hampton Fancher
      • David Webb Peoples
      • Philip K. Dick
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    • Trivia
      Director Sir Ridley Scott and director of photography Jordan Cronenweth achieved the famous "shining eyes" effect by using a technique invented by Fritz Lang known as the "Schüfftan Process": light is bounced into the actors' and actresses' eyes off of a piece of half mirrored glass mounted at a forty-five-degree angle to the camera.
    • Goofs
      (at around 14 mins) Bryant tells Deckard that six replicants escaped from an Off-World colony. One was killed trying to break into Tyrell's, and the others escaped. However, there are only four replicants in the film (Roy, Leon, Zhora and Pris); if one goes by Bryant's dialogue, there should be five. This infamous goof has been corrected in the 2007 Final Cut where Bryant now says that two replicants were killed trying to break into Tyrell's.
    • Quotes

      Batty: I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die.

    • Crazy credits
      In the "happy ending" Theatrical/International cuts, the credits play over the gorgeous scenery. In later Director/Final cuts, they play over a normal black background.
    • Alternate versions
      All U.S video tape releases before January 1993 are the unrated version and contain the extra violence in the Euro-release that's not seen in the 117 minute American theatrical release:
      • When Roy attacks Tyrell we clearly see him pushing his thumbs into Tyrell's eyes, and blood spurting out
      • When Pris (Daryl Hannah) attacks Deckard, she reaches down and grabs him by the nostrils
      • When Deckard shoots Pris, he shoots 3 times instead of 2
      • When Roy pushes the nail through his hand, there is a shot of the nail coming through the skin on the other side.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Blade Runner (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Harps of the Ancient Temples
      Composed by Gail Laughton

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    10/10
    Do Welshmen dream of inflatable sheep?
    Rick Deckard is given an assignment to 'retire' several biologically engineered fugitives.

    I love Blade Runner for it's visual beauty, themes and how it mixes two of my favourite movie genres: noir and sci-fi.

    The plot follows Deckard as he hunts replicants, falls in love and questions his own humanity. It moves deliberately slow, allowing you to take in all the sights and sounds of 2019 Los Angeles (as imagined in 1982), whilst pondering some of the themes it presents.

    If you want to know more about the philosophical themes in significant depth, I suggest you google 'Blade Runner Themes and Motifs'. A simple Welshman like myself would for the purpose of a review rather scratch the surface and say that the imagery and dialogue associated with what defines a sentient being and what makes us human is compellingly portrayed. The device used to explore these themes is the genetically engineered humanoid life-form, the godlike status of its creator and the morally compromised nature of the ordinary human. Additionally the number of references to the eyes and linking of what we see and remember versus what is fake and reality, is cleverly mixed into the story.

    The character of Roy Batty has been interpreted as both a religious and philosophical allegory, but these types of theories can be argued until the sheep come home. He is for me the most intriguing character in the movie and his final scene is one of the most memorable of all time. Along with Deckard, it made me actually wonder if there is any real difference between humans and replicants. He is portrayed wonderfully by Rutger Hauer who both looks and acts the part.

    Deckard is impressively played by Harrison Ford, who is perfect for movies with such an emphasis on visuals. Ninety percent of Ford's power as an actor comes from his striking visual presence and soulful facial expressions. His scenes with Sean Young young are as emotionally touching as the action scenes are brutal.

    One of Blade Runner's most memorable aspects is its depiction of 2019 Los Angeles, with its permanently dark rainy skies, overcrowding, neon lights, high concept technology, urban decay and environmental devastation. Take away the flying cars and off-world colonies and it's not far off an accurate prediction.

    I could write for hours about the cinematography, artistic designs and special effects, but there's nothing I can say that would do it justice. You should watch every incredibly atmospheric frame of Blade Runner and absorb what Ridley Scott is showing you.

    The much argued question of whether Deckard is a replicant or a human is interesting. There is evidence on both sides of the argument and you must watch the movie to decide. I ask myself, does it really matter? Personally, I think in the grand scheme of the movie it matters as much as whether Welshmen dream of inflatable sheep. If I had to decide though, I'd say that he is a replicant.
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    • If you can spot a replicant by looking at their eyes then why bother doing the test?
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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1982 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Cantonese
      • Japanese
      • Hungarian
      • Arabic
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Dangerous Days
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Sebastian's home)
    • Production companies
      • The Ladd Company
      • Shaw Brothers
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,914,489
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,150,002
      • Jun 27, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,707,342
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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