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1982 · 118 min · R

Blade Runner

Directed by Ridley Scott · Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Blade Runner (1982) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Ridley Scott set in Los Angeles during the near future. It runs 118 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir and dystopian, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of identity and mortality & aging run throughout.

Composer
Vangelis
Cinematography
Jordan Cronenweth
Cast
Harrison FordRutger HauerSean YoungEdward James OlmosM. Emmet WalshDaryl HannahWilliam SandersonBrion James

The world of this film

Setting

Setting

Premise & themes

Tone
BleakMelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction
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