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Blade (1998) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
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IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
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Blade Plot Synopsis:
In a world where vampires walk the earth, Blade has a goal. His goal is to rid the world of all vampire evil. When Blade witnesses a vampire bite Dr. Karen Jenson, he fights away the beast and takes Jenson back to his hideout. Here, alongside Abraham Whistler, Blade attempts to help heal Jenson. The vampire Quinn who was attacked by Blade, reports back to his master Deacon Frost, who is planning a huge surprise for the human population.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A half-vampire, half-mortal man becomes a protector of the mortal race, while slaying evil vampires.
Tagline: The power of an immortal. The soul of a human. The heart of a hero.
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Blade Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1998 (more 1998 movies)
Box Office: $70,087,718
Awards: 5
Nominations: 11
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What is Blade Streaming On?
Blade is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, PeacockLanguage: English, Russian, Serbian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Blade Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 21, 1998, Netflix: Apr 01, 2022
Writers: David S. Goyer
Producers: Avi Arad, Joseph Calamari, Michael De Luca, Jon Divens, Robert Engelman, Peter Frankfurt, Lynn Harris, Andrew J. Horne, Stan Lee, Wesley Snipes
Editors: Paul Rubell
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Blade (1998) Cast (Click to Expand)
Blade Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Snipes | ... | Blade |
| Stephen Dorff | ... | Deacon Frost |
| Kris Kristofferson | ... | Whistler |
| N''Bushe Wright | ... | Karen |
| Donal Logue | ... | Quinn |
| Udo Kier | ... | Dragonetti |
| Arly Jover | ... | Mercury |
| Traci Lords | ... | Racquel |
| Kevin Patrick Walls | ... | Krieger |
| Tim Guinee | ... | Curtis Webb |
| Sanaa Lathan | ... | Vanessa |
| Eric Edwards | ... | Pearl |
| Donna Wong | ... | Nurse |
| Carmen Thomas | ... | Senior Resident |
| Shannon Lee | ... | Resident |
| Kenny Johnson | ... | Heatseeking Dennis (as Kenneth Johnson) |
| Clint Curtis | ... | Creepy Morgue Guy |
| Judson Scott | ... | Pallantine |
| Sidney S. Liufau | ... | Japanese Doorman (as Sidney Liufau) |
| Keith Leon Williams | ... | Kam |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Wesley Snipes (b. July 31, 1962) – Blade
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Welsey Snipes - Stephen Dorff (b. July 29, 1973) – Deacon Frost
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7¼" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Brad Matlock - Kris Kristofferson (b. June 22, 1936) – Whistler
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: The Highwaymen - N''Bushe Wright (b. September 20, 1970) – Karen
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: N'bushe Wright - Donal Logue (b. February 27, 1966) – Quinn
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Donal F. Logue | Dónal Logue - Udo Kier (b. October 14, 1944) – Dragonetti
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Arly Jover (b. February 2, 1971) – Mercury
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Araceli Jover - Traci Lords (b. May 7, 1968) – Racquel
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Traci Elizabeth Lords | Tracie Lords | Tracy Lords | tTacie Lords - Kevin Patrick Walls – Krieger
Also known as: Sid Farley - Tim Guinee (b. November 18, 1962) – Curtis Webb
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Guinee - Sanaa Lathan (b. September 19, 1971) – Vanessa
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Eric Edwards (b. August 24, 1966) – Pearl
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Eric 'Sparky' Edwards - Donna Wong – Nurse
- Carmen Thomas (b. July 13, 1967) – Senior Resident
Sign: Cancer - Shannon Lee (b. April 19, 1969) – Resident
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Shannon Lee Keasler | Shannon Keasler
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