Blade Runner

1982 1 hr 57 min

R

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Ridley Scott’s sci-fi noir classic based on the Philip K. Dick novel. When four rogue androids escape, it is the job of blade runner Rick Deckard to eliminate them, but as he hunts them, he is forced to question what it is to be human. Fully embraced as a groundbreaking piece of filmmaking, BLADE RUNNER features breathtaking production design, memorable performances, and a dreamy synth score. This version is the definitive “Final Cut” done by director Ridley Scott in 2007.

About the Score. Composed by renowned Greek electronic musician Vangelis, BLADE RUNNER is considered an influential work in the history of electronic music and one of his best works. The score is distinguished by its emotive synthesizer-driven sound, which effectively captures the film's dystopian atmosphere. Vangelis crafted the score solely through live keyboard performances, recording the music directly. He drew inspiration from jazz scores of classic film noir, Middle Eastern texture, and neo-classical elements. A conflict with the studio initially prevented Vangelis from allowing the release of his recordings, leading to the hiring of other musicians to create orchestral renditions of the score for its original theatrical release. This issue was ultimately resolved in 1994, so the comprehensive box set released in 2007 includes previously unused musical cues.

Director Ridley Scott

Cast Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 2.39

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