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Blade Runner

Original theatrical release poster by John Alvin
Blade Runner
A man holding a gun, a woman holding a cigarette, and a city-scape
Film information
NameBlade Runner
Directed byRidley Scott
Produced byMichael Deeley
Starring 
Music byVangelis
CinematographyJordan Cronenweth
Editing by  (Director's Cut)
Studio 
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date 
Running time116 minutes (original theatrical cut)
(#Versionssee below for other versions)
Country 
LanguageEnglish
Budget$28 million
Gross revenue$32,868,943

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'Blade Runner' is a 1982 American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, and Sean Young. The screenplay, written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, is loosely based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.

The film depicts a dystopian Los Angeles in November 2019 in which genetically engineered organic robots called replicants-visually indistinguishable from adult humans-are manufactured by the powerful Tyrell Corporation as well as by other "mega � manufacturers" around the world. Their use on Earth is banned and replicants are exclusively used for dangerous, menial or leisure work on Earth's off-world colonies. Replicants who defy the ban and return to Earth are hunted down and "retired" by police special operatives known as "Blade Runners". The plot focuses on a brutal and cunning group of recently escaped replicants hiding in Los Angeles and the burnt out expert Blade Runner, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who reluctantly agrees to take on one more assignment to hunt them down.

Blade Runner initially polarized critics: some were displeased with the pacing, while others enjoyed its thematic complexity. The film performed poorly in North American theaters but, despite the box office failure of the film, it has since become a cult classic and is now widely regarded as one of the best movies ever made. Blade Runner has been hailed for its production design, depicting a "retrofitted" future, and it remains a leading example of the neo-noir genre. Blade Runner brought the work of author Philip K. Dick to the attention of Hollywood and several later films were based on his work. Ridley Scott regards Blade Runner as "probably" his most complete and personal film. In 1993 Blade Runner was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Seven versions of the film have been shown for various markets as a result of controversial changes made by film executives. A rushed Director's Cut was released in 1992 after a strong response to workprint screenings. This, in conjunction with its popularity as a video rental, made it one of the first films released on DVD, resulting in a basic disc with mediocre video and audio quality. In 2007 Warner Bros. released The Final Cut, a 25th anniversary digitally remastered version by Scott in selected theaters, and subsequently on DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc.

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The coolest bladerunner scene!
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-several sound differences (including something dropping at 0:56) -some different music (If I Didn't Care by the Ink Spots at 2:04, for example, and the music at 2:25 was composed by Robert Randles specifically for this trailer) 1:17 is a cut shot of Deckard looking out Leon's window 1:21 is a cut shot of Deckard in Leon's apartment 1:49 is a cut shot of Deckard in a crowd. I believe the next shot of Rachel was also deleted 2:04 is a cut shot of Deckard getting up after fighting Leon 3:07 is the workprint version of the film opening The "Deckard" narration in this trailer was actually done by Morgan Paull, the actor who played Dave Holden in the movie.
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"Blade Runner (End Titles)." 1982
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The line "like tears in rain" was never scripted, Rutger Hauer just made it up.
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Trailer for the BR Final Cut.
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A slideshow of images from the extended love scene from Blade Runner. Very intense, very erotic.
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Ho visto cose che voi umani non potreste immaginare... navi da combattimento in fiamme al largo dei bastioni di Orione. E ho visto i raggi B balenare nel buio vicino alle porte di Tannhauser. E tutti quei momenti andranno perduti nel tempo come lacrime nella pioggia. à tempo di morire... Unità NEXUS6 Roy Batty N6MAA10816 Ment.LEV A
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Filmic travesty or filmic horror? You decide.
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This is a simple video that I was inspired to create after watching the movie "Blade Runner" and hearing Vangelis' song "Tears in Rain". Its mainly a relaxation video. Something to help you get through your day. Enjoy.
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Geeks of Doom--Over at Nakatomi Inc, artist Anville is continuing his 'Icons of Motoring' series with a tribute to the police car from -Blade Runner-. The print, titled “The Canyons of San Angeles,” is selling for $35 and measures 18×24. .. - Date : Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:52:27 GMT+00:00
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The Press Association--The South African Paralympic sprint champion, famously known as 'The -Blade Runner-', is closing in on the required qualification time after winning his battle to be allowed to compete at the Court of Arbitration for Sport - Date : Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:15:00 GMT+00:00
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Accolades :
Year Award Category Nominee Result
1982 British Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography Award Jordan Cronenweth Nominated
1982 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award Best Cinematography Jordan Cronenweth Won
1983 BAFTA Film Award Best Cinematography Jordan Cronenweth Won
Best Costume Design Charles Knode & Michael Kaplan Won
Best Production Design/Art Direction Lawrence G. Paull Won
Best Film Editing Terry Rawlings Nominated
Best Make Up Artist Marvin Westmore Nominated
Best Score Vangelis Nominated
Best Sound Peter Pennell, Bud Alper, Graham V. Hartstone, Gerry Humphreys Nominated
Best Special Visual Effects Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich, David Dryer Nominated
1983 Hugo Award Best Dramatic Presentation Blade Runner Won
1983 London Critics Circle Film Awards Special Achievement Award Lawrence G. Paull, Douglas Trumbull, Syd Mead Won
1983 Golden Globes Best Original Score � Motion Picture Vangelis Nominated
1983 Academy Awards Best Art Direction � Set Decoration Lawrence G. Paull, David L. Snyder, Linda DeScenna Nominated
Best Effects, Visual Effects Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich, David Dryer Nominated
1983 Saturn Award Best Science Fiction Film Blade Runner Nominated
Best Director Ridley Scott Nominated
Best Special Effects Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Rutger Hauer Nominated
1983 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award Best Film � Ridley Scott Nominated
1993 Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award Best Film � Ridley Scott (Director's Cut) Nominated
1994 Saturn Award Best Genre Video Release Blade Runner (Director's Cut) Nominated
2008 Saturn Award Best DVD Special Edition Release Blade Runner (5 Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition) Won

Lists of the best films :
Year Presenter Title Rank Notes
2010 IGN Top 25 Sci-Fi Movies of All Time 1
Total Film 100 Greatest Movies Of All Time None
2008 New Scientist All-time favorite science fiction film (readers and staff) 1
Empire The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time 20
American Film Institute (AFI) Top 10 Sci-fi Films of All Time 6
2007 AFI's 100 Years…100 Movies 97
2005 Total Film s Editors 100 Greatest Movies of All Time 47
Time Magazine's Critics "All-TIME" 100 Best Movies None
2004 The Guardian, Scientists Top 10 Sci-fi Films of All Time 1
2003 Entertainment Weekly The Top 50 Cult Movies 9
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die None
2002 50 Klassiker, Film
Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) Top 100 Sci-fi Films of the Past 100 Years 2
Sight & Sound Sight & Sound Top Ten Poll 2002 45
2001 The Village Voice 100 Best Films of the 20th Century 94

Blade Runner

NovelsDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? * The Edge of Human * Replicant Night * Eye and Talon
Games/comicsBlade Runner (1985) * Blade Runner (1997) * A Marvel Comics Super Special: Blade Runner
CharactersRick Deckard * List of minor characters
LocationsTyrell Corporation * Bradbury Building * Tannhauser Gate
Other topicsPhilip K. Dick * Vangelis * Soundtrack * Themes * Versions * Replicant * Voight-Kampff machine * Spinner
Related articlesSoldier * Snatcher * "Ghost in the Shell"

Films directed by Ridley Scott

1970sThe Duellists (1977) * Alien (1979)
1980sBlade Runner (1982) * Legend (1985) * Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) * Black Rain (1989)
1990sThelma & Louise (1991) * 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) * White Squall (1996) * G.I. Jane (1997)
2000sGladiator (2000) * Hannibal (2001) * Black Hawk Down (2001) * Matchstick Men (2003) * Kingdom of Heaven (2005) * A Good Year (2006) * American Gangster (2007) * Body of Lies (2008)
2010sRobin Hood (2010)

Films based on works by Philip K. Dick

1980sBlade Runner (1982)
1990sTotal Recall (1990) * Confessions d'un Barjo (1992) * Screamers (1995)
2000sImpostor (2002) * Minority Report (2002) * Paycheck (2003) * A Scanner Darkly (2006) * Next (2007) * Screamers: The Hunting (2009)
2010sRadio Free Albemuth (TBA) * The Adjustment Bureau (2011) * King of the Elves (2012)



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