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Which director's career was nearly derailed by Blade Runner's disappointing 1982 box office run before the film later became a sci-fi classic?
Answer
Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott directed Blade Runner, and its poor theatrical performance in 1982 damaged his standing in Hollywood until the film built a cult following on home video.
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Blade Runner was a commercial disaster in 1982, nearly destroying Ridley Scott's career before becoming foundational to sci-fi cinema through home video.
Other options people guess
- Steven Spielberg
- George Lucas
- John Carpenter
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