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Blankman

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32min
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
9.5K
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Blankman (1994)
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A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget.A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget.A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget.

IMDb RATING
5.0/10
9.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mike Binder
  • Writers
    • Damon Wayans(screenplay)
    • J.F. Lawton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Damon Wayans
    • David Alan Grier
    • Robin Givens
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Binder
  • Writers
    • Damon Wayans(screenplay)
    • J.F. Lawton(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Damon Wayans
    • David Alan Grier
    • Robin Givens
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 30User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos2

    Blankman
    Trailer 0:31
    Blankman
    After "The Boys," Watch These Supes Next
    Clip 2:13
    After "The Boys," Watch These Supes Next

    Photos25

    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)
    Damon Wayans in Blankman (1994)

    Top cast

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    Damon Wayans
    Damon Wayans
    • Darryl Walkeras Darryl Walker
    David Alan Grier
    David Alan Grier
    • Kevin Walkeras Kevin Walker
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Kimberly Jonzas Kimberly Jonz
    Christopher Lawford
    Christopher Lawford
    • Mayor Marvin Harrisas Mayor Marvin Harris
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Grandma Walkeras Grandma Walker
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Michael 'The Suit' Minellias Michael 'The Suit' Minelli
    Nick Corello
    • Sammy the Bladeas Sammy the Blade
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Mr. Stoneas Mr. Stone
    Harris Peet
    Harris Peet
    • Commissioner Gainsas Commissioner Gains
    Joseph Vassallo
    Joseph Vassallo
    • Tony the Matchas Tony the Match
    • (as Joe Vassallo)
    Michael Wayans
    • Young Darrylas Young Darryl
    Damon Wayans Jr.
    Damon Wayans Jr.
    • Young Kevinas Young Kevin
    John Moschitta Jr.
    John Moschitta Jr.
    • Mr. Cruddas Mr. Crudd
    Frazer Smith
    • Ned Beadieas Ned Beadie
    Mark Schiff
    Mark Schiff
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver
    Gerry Black
    • Desk Sergeantas Desk Sergeant
    Robert Schimmel
    • Officeras Officer
    Mike Binder
    Mike Binder
    • Dr. Victor Norrisas Dr. Victor Norris
    • Director
      • Mike Binder
    • Writers
      • Damon Wayans(screenplay) (story)
      • J.F. Lawton(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Coming to save your butt!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for off-color humor
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Young Darryl and Kevin are both played by Damon Wayans's sons.
    • Goofs
      The glass door in the studio shatters before J-5 makes contact with it.
    • Quotes

      Blankman: Slap me around and call me Susan.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Natural Born Killers/Blankman/Fresh/Wagons East/The Advocate (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Batman Theme
      Written by Neal Hefti
      Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

    User reviews30

    Review
    Top review
    A wacky spoof of old superhero films
    Damon Wayans has a rather odd role here but he manages to amuse fairly enough in this 1994 Columbia Pictures release. Wayans portrays an average guy with big ideas but he never seems to get any recognition for them so he decides to make an attempt at being a media celebrity by going around town in his underwear and fighting crime under the alter ego, Blankman. It's highly bizarre but also fairly funny. The hilarious David Alan Grier is also on hand costarring as Blankman's sidekick.
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    • soranno
    • Nov 2, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бленкмен
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Wife 'n' Kids
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,941,977
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,715,480
      • Aug 21, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,941,977
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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