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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Ridley Scott |
| Stars: |
Harrison Ford |
| Actors: |
Edward James Olmos |
| Genre: |
Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Subgenre: |
Recommended · Futuristic · Death · Detectives · Slavery · Film Noir · Robots · Big City · Essential Cinema · Classic · Science-Fiction |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
VHS |
| Release Date: |
1982 |
| Running Time: |
2hr 2min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 2hr 2min |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
David Peoples |
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Professional Reviews
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(06/25/1982, p.C10, Janet Maslin): "...As intricately detailed as anything a science-fiction film has yet envisioned..." |
| More Information |
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Director Ridley Scott's hauntingly prescient vision of the not-too-distant future stars Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, a retired police assassin, or "blade runner." The Los Angeles of 2019 is a dark, polluted, overcrowded dystopia dominated by cloud-piercing buildings and looming neon billboards, the air dense with acid rain and flying traffic. World-weary Deckard has been called out of retirement to liquidate four escaped "replicants"--genetically derived androids of great strength, intelligence, and nearly-human emotion who serve as slaves and prostitutes in the off-planet colonies. Led by Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer), they've come to Los Angeles to confront their designer, Eldon Tyrell (Joe Turkel), with their unhappiness about the brevity of their four-year life span. In the course of his search, Deckard becomes romantically entwined with Tyrell's lovely assistant, Rachael (Sean Young), and must eventually confront Batty in an unforgettable rain-soaked sequence. <br> <br> A highly influential fusion of... |
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