When did Ridley Scott join the Blade Runner project?
Ridley Scott joined the Blade Runner project on the 21st of February 1980. He arrived after leaving the slow production of Dune and pushed financing from $13 million to $15 million.
Questions about Blade Runner
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What date was the U.S. theatrical version of Blade Runner released?
The U.S. theatrical version of Blade Runner was released on the 25th of June 1982. This release followed negative responses to test previews held in Denver and Dallas in March 1982.
Which year did the Library of Congress select Blade Runner for preservation?
The Library of Congress selected Blade Runner for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1993. This recognition came after the film gained a cult following through home video formats and international success.
Who directed the sequel Blade Runner 2049 that cited the original as an influence?
Denis Villeneuve directed the sequel Blade Runner 2049 which cited the original as a huge influence. The script text confirms this connection between the two films.