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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, with a melancholic and tense tone. Themes of identity and obsession 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

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
IdentityObsession
Tone
MelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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