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Blade (1998)

โ€œAgainst an army of Immortals, one warrior must draw first blood.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 7,002 votes 2h 1m r ActionHorror

#48 of 123 films from 1998 #716 of 2168 in action

Directed by Stephen Norrington ยท Written by David S. Goyer

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Overview

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

Cast

Wesley Snipesas Blade
Stephen Dorffas Deacon Frost
Kris Kristoffersonas Whistler
N'Bushe Wrightas Karen
Donal Logueas Quinn
Udo Kieras Dragonetti
Arly Joveras Mercury
Traci Lordsas Racquel
Kevin Patrick Wallsas Krieger
Tim Guineeas Curtis Webb
Sanaa Lathanas Vanessa
Eric Edwardsas Pearl
Donna Wongas Nurse
Donna Wongas Nurse

Facts

Release dateAugust 21, 1998
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$131,183,530 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120611

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Questions

How long is Blade?
Blade runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Blade worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 7,002 votes, which places it #48 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 62%) and #716 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Blade?
Blade was directed by Stephen Norrington. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003).
Who stars in Blade?
Wesley Snipes as Blade; Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost; Kris Kristofferson as Whistler; N'Bushe Wright as Karen; Donal Logue as Quinn; Udo Kier as Dragonetti.
What is Blade rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blade?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12333.

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