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Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. | {{InfoboxLost | ||
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|imagecaption = Roy Batty in a found scene from another cut. | |||
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''Blade Runner'' is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. From it's original workprint, a total of 6 other versions exist. These versions of the movie are the US Theatrical Cut, International Theatrical Cut, US Broadcast Cut, Director's Cut, Final Cut, and the '''San Diego Sneak Preview'''. Each version has different scenes and censors. | |||
While the other versions have seen a wide release | ==The Preview== | ||
While the other versions have seen a wide release, the San Diego Preview was shown only once as a special preview event. The edit is said to be nearly identical to the US Theatrical Cut, except for 3 additional scenes that are not found in any other cuts.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/alternateversions A rundown of the deleted scenes in all cuts, including the San Diego Preview.] Last retrieved 22 Mar 2017.</ref> These scenes are: | |||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
<li>An introduction of Roy Batty in a VidPhon booth</li> | <li>An introduction of Roy Batty in a VidPhon booth.</li> | ||
<li>Deckard reloading his gun after Batty broke his fingers</li> | <li>Deckard reloading his gun after Batty broke his fingers.</li> | ||
<li>A shot of Deckard and Rachael riding off into the sunset</li> | <li>A shot of Deckard and Rachael riding off into the sunset.</li> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
Despite the cult status of this movie, these scenes have not been released since the sneak preview event. Due to the home video recording technology of the time period and presumed security around the event, it is unlikely anyone was able to bootleg the cut. With the 5-disc Ultimate Collectors Edition not containing these scenes, it is unlikely that these scenes will be commercially released. | Despite the cult status of this movie, these scenes have not been released since the sneak preview event. Due to the home video recording technology of the time period and presumed security around the event, it is unlikely anyone was able to bootleg the cut. With the 5-disc Ultimate Collectors Edition not containing these scenes, it is unlikely that these scenes will be commercially released. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Lost films]] | [[Category:Lost films]] | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 22 March 2017
Roy Batty in a found scene from another cut.
Status: Lost
Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. From it's original workprint, a total of 6 other versions exist. These versions of the movie are the US Theatrical Cut, International Theatrical Cut, US Broadcast Cut, Director's Cut, Final Cut, and the San Diego Sneak Preview. Each version has different scenes and censors.
The Preview
While the other versions have seen a wide release, the San Diego Preview was shown only once as a special preview event. The edit is said to be nearly identical to the US Theatrical Cut, except for 3 additional scenes that are not found in any other cuts.[1] These scenes are:
- An introduction of Roy Batty in a VidPhon booth.
- Deckard reloading his gun after Batty broke his fingers.
- A shot of Deckard and Rachael riding off into the sunset.
Despite the cult status of this movie, these scenes have not been released since the sneak preview event. Due to the home video recording technology of the time period and presumed security around the event, it is unlikely anyone was able to bootleg the cut. With the 5-disc Ultimate Collectors Edition not containing these scenes, it is unlikely that these scenes will be commercially released.
References
- ↑ A rundown of the deleted scenes in all cuts, including the San Diego Preview. Last retrieved 22 Mar 2017.