Commentary on The Final Cut by Ridley Scott Commentary by Executive Producer/ Co-Screenwriter Hampton Fancher and Co-Screenwriter David Peoples, Producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber Commentaries by visual futurist Syd Mead, production designer Lawrence G. Paull, art director David L. Snyder and special photographic effects supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer Documentary: Dangerous Days - Making Blade Runner - A feature-length authoritative documentary revealing all the elements that shaped this hugely influential cinema landmark. Cast, crew, critics and colleagues give a behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the film -- from its literary roots and inception through casting, production, visuals and special effects to its controversial legacy and place in Hollywood history.
1982 Theatrical Version: This is the version that introduced U.S. movie-going audiences to a revolutionary film with a new and excitingly provocative vision of the near-future. It contains Deckard/Harrison Ford's character narration and has Deckard and Rachel's (Sean Young) 'happy ending' escape scene.
1982 International Version: Also used on U.S. home video, laserdisc and cable releases up to 1992. This version is not rated, and contains some extended action scenes in contrast to the Theatrical Version.
1992 Director's Cut: The Director's Cut omits Deckard's voiceover narration and removes the "happy ending" finale. It adds the famously-controversial "unicorn" sequence, a vision that Deckard has which suggests that he, too, may be a replicant. Featurette The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick Featurette Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (Audio) Featurette Signs of the Times: Graphic Design Featurette Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris Featurette The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth Deleted & Alternate Scenes 1982 Promotional Featurettes Trailers & TV Spots Featurette Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art Featurette Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard Featurette Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
Workprint Version: This rare version of the film is considered by some to be the most radically different of all the Blade Runner cuts. It includes an altered opening scene, no Deckard narration until the final scenes, no "unicorn" sequence, no Deckard/Rachel "happy ending," altered lines between Batty (Rutger Hauer) and his creator Tyrell (Joe Turkell), alternate music and much more. Introduction by Ridley Scott Commentary by Paul M. Sammon, author of Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner Featurette All Our Variant Futures: From Workprint to Final Cut
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