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Blade

"Against an army of Immortals, one warrior must draw first blood."

August 21, 1998 2h 1m 6.8/10 (6,493 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Blade is a horror/action film. directed by Stephen Norrington. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, and Kris Kristofferson

Synopsis

The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 21, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 2h 1m 121 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (6,493 votes)
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Budget $45M Production budget
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Box Office $131.2M 2.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$131,183,530

Production Companies

  • New Line Cinema
  • Amen Ra Films
  • Imaginary Forces

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blade about?

The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.

Who directed Blade?

Blade was directed by Stephen Norrington.

How long is Blade?

Blade has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).

When was Blade released?

Blade was released on August 21, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blade?

The main cast of Blade includes Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright, Donal Logue.

Is Blade worth watching?

Blade has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 6,493 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.