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Blade Runner poster

1980

Blade Runner script

In dystopian Los Angeles, Blade Runner Deckard is forced out of retirement to hunt four escaped Nexus-6 replicants, leading him to question their nature after meeting Rachael, a prototype replicant. As Deckard hunts the replicants, developing a romantic relationship with Rachael, the remaining replicants seek their creator, Dr. Eldon Tyrell, but Roy Batty kills him when his request for an extended lifespan is denied. Deckard confronts Batty, Pris, and Mary, killing Pris and Mary before engaging in a brutal final battle with Batty, who saves Deckard's life just before his own lifespan expires. Deckard escapes with Rachael, embracing an uncertain future together while grappling with the possibility that he might also be a replicant.

Writer
Hampton Fancher
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0083658
Script date
July 24, 1980
116Scenes
16Characters
77Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Blade Runner Save the Cat analysis

Blade Runner follows Deckard, a retired Blade Runner, as he hunts down escaped Nexus-6 replicants in a dystopian future.

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Key characters

Deckard

Deckard is listed as Protagonist. Former athlete, weary, cynical, Blade Runner. In the parsed data, Deckard is connected to 72 scenes, 256 dialogue lines, 273 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

72 scenes / 256 dialogue lines

Roy Batty

Roy Batty is listed as Antagonist. Combat model, leader of the escaped replicants, chilling grey eyes. In the parsed data, Roy Batty is connected to 23 scenes, 138 dialogue lines, 139 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

23 scenes / 138 dialogue lines

J.F. Sebastian

J.F. Sebastian is listed as Genetic Designer. Young face but premature old age, closet genius, shy. In the parsed data, J.F. Sebastian is connected to 19 scenes, 93 dialogue lines, 96 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.

19 scenes / 93 dialogue lines

Rachael

Rachael is listed as Protagonist. Tyrell's prototype, memory implant, beautiful, formidable. In the parsed data, Rachael is connected to 17 scenes, 106 dialogue lines, 112 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

17 scenes / 106 dialogue lines

Pris

Pris is listed as Antagonist. Teenage beauty, competitive, pleasure model. In the parsed data, Pris is connected to 10 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 57 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.

10 scenes / 47 dialogue lines

Leon

Leon is listed as Antagonist. Big, pudgy, warehouseman uniform, Nexus-6 replicant. In the parsed data, Leon is connected to 9 scenes, 75 dialogue lines, 78 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

9 scenes / 75 dialogue lines

Mary

Mary is listed as Antagonist. Domestic conditioning, looks like an American dream mom. In the parsed data, Mary is connected to 7 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 63.

7 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Dr. Eldon Tyrell

Dr. Eldon Tyrell is listed as CEO. Fragile man of power, youthful appearance, creator of replicants. In the parsed data, Dr. Eldon Tyrell is connected to 5 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.

5 scenes / 43 dialogue lines

Bryant

Bryant is listed as Police Inspector. In his fifties, brawler, drinker, Deckard's superior. In the parsed data, Bryant is connected to 5 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.

5 scenes / 25 dialogue lines

Esper

Esper is listed as AI. Computer system, melodious voice, self-pitying. In the parsed data, Esper is connected to 5 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

5 scenes / 23 dialogue lines

Holden

Holden is listed as Blade Runner. Lean, hollow-cheeked, efficient, police investigator. In the parsed data, Holden is connected to 3 scenes, 40 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

3 scenes / 40 dialogue lines

Zhora

Zhora is listed as Antagonist. Athletic, entertainment field, blonde. In the parsed data, Zhora is connected to 3 scenes, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 64.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Taffey Lewis

Taffey Lewis is listed as Club Owner. Chicken Hawk, seal-like face, wears a toupee. In the parsed data, Taffey Lewis is connected to 2 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 61.

2 scenes / 20 dialogue lines

Hannibal Chew

Hannibal Chew is listed as Genetic Designer. Spindly old man, precision worker, creates eyes. In the parsed data, Hannibal Chew is connected to 2 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.

2 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Dr. Wheeler

Dr. Wheeler is listed as Doctor. Thin, boney, compassionate. In the parsed data, Dr. Wheeler is connected to 1 scene, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.

1 scenes / 13 dialogue lines

Gaff

Gaff is listed as Police Officer. Police contact. In the parsed data, Gaff is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

1 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. TYRELL CORPORATION LOCKER ROOM - DAY

    Holden administers a Voight-Kampff test to Leon, who reacts violently, killing Holden and destroying the machine.

    Leon, Holden
  2. 2. EXT. DESERT - NIGHT

    A high-speed train travels through the desert at night.

  3. 3. INT. TRAIN - NIGHT

    Deckard travels on a train, reflecting on his recent trip.

    Deckard
  4. 4. INT. TRAIN - NIGHT

    Deckard prepares to arrive in San Angeles.

    Deckard
  5. 5. EXT. PLATFORM - NIGHT

    Deckard disembarks the train into the city.

    Deckard
  6. 6. INT. CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Deckard walks through the terminal corridor.

    Deckard
  7. 7. EXT. TERMINAL - NIGHT

    Deckard gets into his car and receives a briefing from Gaff about Holden.

    Deckard, Gaff
  8. 8. INT. THE HALL OF JUSTICE - NIGHT

    Deckard arrives at the Hall of Justice to meet Bryant.

    Deckard
  9. 9. INT. INSPECTOR BRYANT'S OFFICE - NIGHT

    Bryant briefs Deckard on the escaped Nexus-6 replicants and tasks him with hunting them.

    Deckard, Bryant
  10. 10. EXT. LEON'S HOTEL ENTRANCE - NIGHT

    Deckard arrives at Leon's hotel.

    Deckard
  11. 11. INT. LEON'S HOTEL LOBBY - NIGHT

    Deckard enters the hotel and gets the key to Leon's room.

    Deckard
  12. 12. INT. LEON'S HOTEL CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Deckard finds Leon's room.

    Deckard
  13. 13. INT. LEON'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Deckard searches Leon's room and finds a collection of photos.

    Deckard
  14. 14. EXT. STREET BELOW - NIGHT

    Leon watches Deckard from the street.

    Leon
  15. 15. EXT. STREET BELOW - NIGHT

    Leon leaves the area.

    Leon
  16. 16. INT. LEON'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Deckard leaves the room.

    Deckard
  17. 17. EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT

    Leon runs through the alley.

    Leon
  18. 18. EXT. CHINATOWN - NIGHT

    Leon arrives in Chinatown.

    Leon
  19. 19. INT. CHOP SUEY HOUSE - NIGHT

    Leon meets with Roy Batty and Mary.

    Leon, Roy Batty, Mary
  20. 20. INT. HANNIBAL CHEW'S SHOP - NIGHT

    Chew and Sebastian discuss the eye work.

    Hannibal Chew, J.F. Sebastian
  21. 21. INT. COLD STORAGE ROOM - NIGHT

    Chew finishes the eye work for Sebastian.

    Hannibal Chew, J.F. Sebastian
  22. 22. EXT. HANNIBAL CHEW'S STORE - NIGHT

    Sebastian leaves the shop.

    J.F. Sebastian
  23. 23. INT. SEBASTIAN'S AMBULANCE - NIGHT

    Sebastian finds Pris in his truck.

    J.F. Sebastian, Pris
  24. 24. INT. DECKARD'S CAR - NIGHT

    Deckard consults Esper for information.

    Deckard, Esper
  25. 25. EXT. SEBASTIAN'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Sebastian arrives at his apartment building.

    J.F. Sebastian
  26. 26. INT. SEBASTIAN'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Sebastian and Pris talk in his apartment.

    J.F. Sebastian, Pris
  27. 27. INT. SEBASTIAN'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Pris and Sebastian discuss his condition and her friends' arrival.

    Pris, J.F. Sebastian
  28. 28. INT. DECKARD'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Deckard reviews replicant data with Esper.

    Deckard, Esper
  29. 29. INT. SPINNER - DAY

    Deckard travels to the Tyrell Corporation.

    Deckard
  30. 30. EXT. TYRELL CORPORATION - DAY

    Deckard arrives at the Tyrell Corporation.

    Deckard
  31. 31. INT. TYRELL CORPORATION - DAY

    Deckard checks in with security and meets Rachael.

    Deckard, Rachael
  32. 32. INT. TYRELL CORPORATION ELEVATOR - DAY

    Deckard and Rachael ride the elevator.

    Deckard, Rachael
  33. 33. INT. TYRELL CORPORATION CORRIDOR - DAY

    Rachael questions Deckard about his department.

    Deckard, Rachael
  34. 34. INT. INNER SANCTUM OF DR. TYRELL - DAY

    Deckard meets Dr. Tyrell and tests Rachael.

    Deckard, Rachael, Dr. Eldon Tyrell
  35. 35. INT. TUNNEL - NIGHT

    Deckard experiences a memory/dream sequence.

    Deckard
  36. 36. INT. DOCTOR WHEELER'S OFFICE - AFTERNOON

    Deckard gets a medical checkup.

    Deckard, Dr. Wheeler
  37. 37. INT. SEBASTIAN'S APARTMENT - LATE AFTERNOON

    Pris leaves the apartment.

    Pris, J.F. Sebastian
  38. 38. INT. APARTMENT ABOVE SEBASTIAN'S - LATE AFTERNOON

    Pris meets Batty and Mary.

    Pris, Roy Batty, Mary
  39. 39. INT. DECKARD'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Rachael visits Deckard.

    Deckard, Rachael
  40. 54. INT. DECKARD'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Deckard studies Nexus-6 photos on his console. Bryant calls to inform him about the entertainment section lead. Deckard prepares for the mission.

    Deckard, Bryant
  41. 55. EXT. CITY - NIGHT

    Deckard flies his spinner through the city.

    Deckard
  42. 56. INT. SPINNER - NIGHT

    Deckard consults with Esper regarding the three female replicants.

    Deckard, Esper
  43. 56. EXT. Alley - NIGHT

    Leon attacks Deckard, but is killed by Rachael.

    Leon, Deckard, Rachael
  44. 57. EXT/INT. SPINNER LANDING AREA - NIGHT

    Deckard attempts to land his spinner but is waved off by a parking attendant.

    Deckard
  45. 57. INT. Deckard's Apartment - Bathroom - NIGHT

    Deckard and Rachael share an intimate moment in the bath.

    Deckard, Rachael
  46. 58. EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT

    Deckard parks the spinner in a tight alley.

    Deckard
  47. 58. INT. Deckard's Apartment - Bedroom - MORNING

    Deckard wakes up alone.

    Deckard
  48. 59. EXT. STREET - TAFFEY'S BAR - NIGHT

    Deckard enters Taffey's Bar.

    Deckard
  49. 59. INT. Deckard's Apartment - Bathroom - MORNING

    Deckard shaves.

    Deckard
  50. 60. INT. TAFFEY'S BAR - NIGHT

    Deckard navigates the crowded bar to find Taffey's office.

    Deckard
  51. 60. INT. Deckard's Apartment - Living Room - MORNING

    Deckard tries to call Rachael.

    Deckard
  52. 61. INT. TAFFEY'S OFFICE - NIGHT

    Deckard interrogates Taffey Lewis about the replicants.

    Deckard, Taffey Lewis
  53. 61. INT. Mr. Deetchum's Apartment - MORNING

    Sebastian visits Mr. Deetchum's apartment to feed the animals.

    J.F. Sebastian
  54. 62. INT. THE OLD OPERA HOUSE - NIGHT

    Deckard watches a performance at the Opera House.

    Deckard
  55. 62. INT. Corridor - Sebastian's Floor - MORNING

    Sebastian returns to his floor.

    J.F. Sebastian
  56. 63. INT. BACKSTAGE - NIGHT

    Deckard approaches Salome to investigate.

    Deckard
  57. 63. INT. Sebastian's Apartment - DAY

    Sebastian encounters Batty, Pris, and Mary.

    J.F. Sebastian, Roy Batty, Pris, Mary
  58. 64. INT. DRESSING ROOM - NIGHT

    Deckard discovers Zhora in the dressing room; a fight ensues.

    Deckard, Zhora
  59. 64. INT. Hospital Corridor and Room - DAY

    Deckard visits Holden.

    Deckard, Holden
  60. 65. INT. PASSAGEWAY - NIGHT

    Deckard chases Zhora.

    Deckard, Zhora
  61. 65. INT. Deckard's Apartment - DAY

    Rachael visits Deckard.

    Deckard, Rachael
  62. 66. EXT. STREET - OPERA HOUSE - NIGHT

    Deckard kills Zhora after a chase through the street and shops.

    Deckard, Zhora
  63. 66. INT. Deckard's Bedroom - DAY

    Deckard and Rachael are in bed.

    Deckard, Rachael
  64. 67. INT. OLD OPERA HOUSE - MEN'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Bryant reprimands Deckard for his conduct.

    Deckard, Bryant
  65. 67. INT. Sebastian's Apartment - DAY

    Sebastian realizes his guests are androids.

    J.F. Sebastian, Roy Batty, Pris, Mary
  66. 68. INT. OLD OPERA HOUSE - BAR - NIGHT

    Deckard encounters Leon at the bar.

    Deckard, Leon
  67. 68. INT. Deckard's Apartment Bedroom - DAY

    Deckard and Rachael discuss cleaning.

    Deckard, Rachael
  68. 69. EXT. ALLEY - OLD OPERA HOUSE - NIGHT

    Leon ambushes Deckard.

    Deckard, Leon
  69. 69. EXT. Tyrell Preserve - DUSK

    Sebastian arrives at the Tyrell mansion.

    J.F. Sebastian
  70. 70. EXT. Tyrell Mansion - DUSK

    Sebastian waits in the den.

    J.F. Sebastian
  71. 71. EXT. Tyrell Mansion Pool - DUSK

    Tyrell is with his family.

  72. 72. EXT. Plateau - DUSK

    A figure watches the mansion.

  73. 73. EXT. Tyrell Preserve - DUSK

    Tyrell enters his mansion.

    Dr. Eldon Tyrell
  74. 74. INT. Tyrell Den - NIGHT

    Sebastian hands over his project.

    J.F. Sebastian
  75. 75. EXT. Tyrell Preserve - NIGHT

    Batty approaches the mansion.

    Roy Batty
  76. 76. INT. Tyrell Dining Room - NIGHT

    Tyrell presents the griffon to his son.

    Dr. Eldon Tyrell
  77. 77. INT. Tyrell Dining Room - NIGHT

    Tyrell and his family watch a mechanical griffon fly; Tyrell excuses himself to his den.

    Dr. Eldon Tyrell, J.F. Sebastian
  78. 78. INT. Tyrell Den - NIGHT

    Batty confronts Tyrell in his den to demand more life.

    Dr. Eldon Tyrell, J.F. Sebastian, Roy Batty
  79. 79. INT. Tyrell Hall to Kitchen - NIGHT

    Batty kills Styles in the hallway.

    Roy Batty
  80. 80. INT. Dining Room - NIGHT

    Batty observes the festivities.

    Roy Batty

Dialogue examples

I told myself over and over again, if I hadn't done it, they would have. I didn't go back to the city, not that city, I didn't want the job. She said the great advantage of being alive was to have a choice. And she chose. And a part of me was almost glad. Not because she was gone but because this way they could never touch her. As for Tyrell -- he was murdered, but he wasn't dead. For a long time I wanted to kill him. But what was the point? There were too many Tyrells. But only one Rachael. Maybe real and unreal could never be separated. The secret never found. But I got as close with her as I'd ever come to it. She'd stay with me a long time. I guess we made each other real.

Deckard / Scene 126

There wasn't much left of him, so we can't be sure. But bio-chemical data and morphology records of the Nexus-6 were reported missing. Going on the possibility they might try to infiltrate we send Holden in to run Voight-Kampff tests on the new employees. Guess he found himself one.

Bryant / Scene 9

Here's something you might find interesting. They have been built to emulate the human in every way except in its emotional spectrum. However, after a period of time it is only logical that such a 'mechanism' would create its own emotional responses, hate, love, fear, anger, envy.

Esper / Scene 28

Wouldn't obstruct replication, but it does give rise to an error in replication, so that the newly formed DNA strand carries a mutation and you're got a virus again... but all this is academic -- you are made as good as we could make you.

Dr. Eldon Tyrell / Scene 78

Silicone Valley. Lots of these science guys never leave that place. We book two shows a month in there. Those big time techs and bio-guys might be real high zoners up here, but when it comes to the arts, they like it loud and lewd.

Taffey Lewis / Scene 61

Silicone Valley. Lots of these science guys never leave that place. We book two shows a month in there. Those big time techs and bio-guys might be real high zoners up here, but when it comes to the arts, they like it loud and lewd.

Taffey Lewis / Scene 61

The facts of life. I'll be blunt. To make an alteration in the evolvement of an organic life system, at least by men, makers or not, it fatal. A coding sequence can't be revised once it's established.

Dr. Eldon Tyrell / Scene 78

Unlike a five, they can sustain massive traumas to several parts of the body without debilitating another. Sever a leg and it will perform quicker on the remaining leg than the fastest man can run,

Esper / Scene 24

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