Blankman (1994)

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)

Stars:

Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens

Cast

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

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.

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Plot Keywords:

african american superhero | brother brother relationship | gangster | mayor | reporter | 

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Taglines:

Fighting crime on a budget. Fighting crime in his underwear. The world's biggest nerd is about to become its newest hero!

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Genres:

Comedy | Action | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for off-color humor

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 August 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blankman - Um Super-Herói Muito Atrapalhado

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,715,480, 21 August 1994

Gross USA:

$7,941,977

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,941,977

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Wife 'n' Kids

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the movie Last Action Hero (1993), 'Damon Wayans (I)' can be seen wearing a Blankman hat at the premiere of Jack Slater IV.

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Goofs

As Blankman & Kevin are escaping from the bank explosion, the guy coming down the stairs outside is clearly not Kevin (a stuntman).

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Quotes

[after "Blankman" and "Other Guy" have broken into his lair]
Michael 'The Suit' Minelli: Ah, Blankman. I see you've finally found someone to work with who dresses worse than you do.

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Connections

References The Green Hornet (1966)

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Soundtracks

Cry On
Written by Parks Stewart & Mitchell Jones
Produced by Silk
Performed by Silk
Courtesy of E;ektra Entertainment/Keia Records

User Reviews

Way better than I expected.

I remember that I wanted to see this film when it was first released, I realized that it looked very dumb, but nonetheless, I wanted to see it. So I finally got around to renting this film and I thought it was hilarious!!!

The film is loaded with great jokes and very clean jokes (well, most of them). Damon Wayans was hilarious throughout the film, as was David Alan Grier, and their relationship and chemistry on film was excellent! Robin Givens looked fantastic throughout the film and does a fine acting job as well. Jason Alexander and Jon Polito were very good as well, although I have to say it was very odd seeing Jason Alexander with a shaved head.

Anyhow, if you liked the film "Mystery Men", then you really ought to like this film. If you watch this film, don't take it seriously, keep in mind that this is a super-hero spoof. I truly hope you enjoy the film as much as I did. Thanks for reading,

-Chris