Blade(1998)
“Against an army of Immortals, one warrior must draw first blood.”
Overview
The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.
Director
Stephen Norrington
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$131M
Cast
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
Arly Jover
as Mercury
Traci Lords
as Racquel
Kevin Patrick Walls
as Krieger
Tim Guinee
as Curtis Webb
Sanaa Lathan
as Vanessa
Eric Edwards
as Pearl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
Russian
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$131M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Amen Ra Films • Imaginary Forces
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blade?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blade (1998).
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 and released in 1998. It is a horror, action film.
How long is Blade?▼
Blade has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Blade?▼
The cast of Blade includes Wesley Snipes as Blade, Stephen Dorff as Deacon Frost, Kris Kristofferson as Whistler, N'Bushe Wright as Karen, Donal Logue as Quinn and more.
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