Perhaps the best sci-fi film of all time is on TV today – in its best version

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Few films have had as long a history as Blade Runner. What is particularly exciting in this case, however, is what happened before and during the shooting. is much more fascinating the story after the theatrical release. Because Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece was not initially well received.

On a budget of $30 million (excluding marketing costs), Blade Runner grossed just $41 million, making the film a financial flop from the studio’s perspective. There were also negative reviews and an unenthusiastic audience: the replicant adventure was in 1982 anything but a hit.

  • Today on TV: Blade Runner airs tonight at 8:15 p.m. on Tele 5.

    • Sci-Fi Masterpiece: The 7 Versions of Blade Runner

    Even before Blade Runner came to the cinema, different versions of the film existed. Over the next few years, Scott has returned to these several times, making new versions that feature significant changes. Total will be between seven different Blade Runner versions distinguished.

  • The workprint version (1982): This 113-minute version of Blade Runner was screened in test screenings and received overwhelmingly negative feedback, forcing Warner Bros. to rework the film.
  • The San Diego Sneak Preview Version (1982): This is a version that is almost identical to the US theatrical version. The only difference are three scenes that were never seen again before or after.
  • The US theatrical version (1982): Contrary to Scott’s original vision, the first Blade Runner version to be released in theaters featured a voiceover by Rick Deckard and a happy ending.
  • The International Theatrical Version (1982): This version features three additional brutal action scenes and a running time of 117 minutes. It was later even released as a laserdisc in the US by the Criterion Collection.
  • The US TV Version (1986): CBS created a 114-minute version that toned down scenes of violence and nudity so the film could be shown to a wide TV audience.
  • The Director’s Cut (1992): In the 116-minute Director’s Cut, neither the voiceover nor the happy ending exist. For this, parts of the unicorn dream sequence were inserted. This version, created by Michael Arick, is signed off by Scott.
  • The Final Cut (2007): 25 years after its theatrical release, Scott was finally able to release his definitive version of the film. This runs 117 minutes and is the only Blade Runner cut Scott has had complete creative control over. Included is the full unicorn dream sequence.

    • Additionally, in a documentary on the origins of Blade Runner, Scott revealed that there was also a very early cut that four hours running time comprised. However, this was never intended for publication and was only shown to those in charge of the studio.

    Watch the Blade Runner trailer here:

    Blade Runner – Trailer (German) HD

    This procedure is by no means unusual: during the editing process, most films have a much longer version from which gradually the film peels outwhich we will later see in the (home) cinema.

    Which version of Blade Runner is the best?

    The Final Cut released in 2007, the only version created entirely by Ridley Scott, is the common and best blade runner version. There’s no compromise here in portraying the gritty sci-fi world, and disconcerting layers like the voice-over and forced happy ending have been scraped off. Over time, however, the US theatrical version found defending voices.

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    Which version of Blade Runner do you like best?

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