Rutger Hauer and Blade Runner - "30 years ago I saw the future"

Rutger Hauer arrives early at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Milan. There, a restricted number of journalists and students met the deep and glacial gaze of the legendary replicant Roy Batty, the character who went down in the history of cinema with "that" sentence that we have all said, at least once in our lifetime: «...I've seen things you people wouldn't believe...». The 30th anniversary of "Blade Runner", milestone of science fiction cinema and unquestioned masterpiece by Ridley Scott, is one of the reasons why Hauer was in Milan. In our report, the Dutch actor retraces the crucial moments of that extraordinary cinematographic experience.

[@Reb3nga]

I saw him about ten years ago. He ordered a coffee at the bar where I was working. I was stunned since I did not expect to see him at that time and place. He noticed it, winked, smiled and thanked me for the coffee. Truly a modest and polite man. I can say I'm honoured to have served him.

[@siouzsie]

+Reb3nga Lovely.

[@marq101]

+Reb3nga I had a similar experience. In 1989 I had bought a new motorbike and went to the dealer to pick it up. Outside stood a big white motorhome. There where two new bikes outside standing next to eachother; Mine, a full on sports bike and an all white huge Honda Goldwing with all bells and whistles and a little trailer in the same livery. I stood bend over my new pride and joy looking at all the details when I heard a voice saying 'nice bike you have'. Looking up I directly stared in the face of Rutger Hauer. All I could say was 'you too' (he was a youth hero of mine playing in a tv serie Floris in 1969 so it was a bit of a big deal to meet him). Then we shatted a while about our bikes and his big motorhome (which could store the Goldwing btw). Very friendly gentle man. Very nice to have met him.

[@Reb3nga]

+Marc Swart Floris was iets voor mijn tijd ;) Soldaat van Oranje was het eerste dat ik van hem zag. Vandaag Blade Runner in de bioscoop gezien, schitterend!

[@truepontiac8000]

+Reb3nga I don't know this man in person, but the way you described the moment of him winking and smiling at you sounds just like him.

[@Valhallen002]

+True Pontiac I agree, and love his sincere way of acting. It's like he doesn't even have to try, he just is himself.

[@itsaashish]

So strange that he died at the end of Blade Runner and it was set in 2019. The year that he actually died in real life. Tears in the rain.

[@laurenceegan6136]

Yes! I hadn't thought of that!

[@bullydully7428]

When you sign the deal, they give you the expiration date.

[@itsaashish]

@@bullydully7428 How sad and ironic

[@chuffpup]

Woo.. That _is_ strange. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

@@bullydully7428 100% - incept & expiry dates ---- known to but a few. As it is said, "When your numbers are up" as it were. #Peace

[@andrewdempsey6576]

Rutger Hauer, one of the most criminally underrated actors of all time. I felt it when I heard the news of his passing. He will not be lost in time like tears in the rain. RIP.

[@netcurtains]

Hes world famous so not really underated

[@Retr0ver4]

​@@netcurtainsHe is an underrated actor. He should have been cast far more and in more movies. They completely missed great opportunities to have him make great films

[@netcurtains]

@@Retr0ver4 bladerunner the hitcher blood and flesh hobo with a shotgun even

[@racketman2u]

"The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and you have burned so very very brightly, Roy."

[@dynjarren7523]

racketman2u So Roy’s response was to crush his Creators head with his bare hands and gouge his eyes out! After he said I want more life, effer! And that scene shocked me!

[@scarney29]

I always thought of Roy as being a self-aware child who would murder in rage as a result of confusion resulting from a lack of childhood. He killed his "father"in a fit of rage once he realized that even Tyrell could not prolong his life. Roy finally matures and realizes his humanity when he saves Decker from falling.

[@piechulla1966]

@@dynjarren7523 It's "I want more life, father". "I want more life, fucker" in the director's cut. I'm not sure about the final cut 👀

[@Feuerdragon1]

The sad thing is that Hollywood never used, or recognized Rutger Hauer's unique and special talent - like Ridley Scott did.

[@TesladiMurbox]

Ridley Scott is Ridley Scott.

[@Feuerdragon1]

Tesla di Murbox Indeed, Scott is currently the best director around, and has been so for years and years; starting with the excellent, but little known 'The Duellists' .

[@TesladiMurbox]

But he have problems as anyone. I wish i could help him.

[@thothharris]

Paul Verhoeven used him a lot during their Dutch movie making years, though. You should see those films .Excellent body of work, including an extraordinary movie set in the Middle Ages.

[@Feuerdragon1]

I did not know about his drinking, sad, but lots of actors are insecure and resort to whatever gets them overs their real or imaginated fears; as, of course, most of us to too.

[@willianfink8519]

Rest in peace. We will never forget you. Your moments will not be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

[@Forge4yourself]

😭😭😭

[@neonigromante9019]

😢

[@kemokidding]

They will be, though.

[@PamelaTaylor]

That was a truly wonderful writing

[@PamelaTaylor]

@Joe Blow yes

[@fabiobonetta5454]

It would have never worked without him. He's the heart and soul of the movie, Its true hero

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

YES ! I think that Eldon Tyrell was the " villain " at least where the Replicants were concerned. Roy only wanted more / better LIFE. This movie was ART.

[@gasparinatou2011]

😂😊q ok go go t in it just

[@MrPossumeyes]

Thankyou, Rutger, for sharing Roy's passing with me. Just "...tears in the rain."

[@petermgruhn]

@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq Things which Tyrell could not, not "would not"... COULD not do for Roy. So Roy killed him. "Yay hero."

[@michaelmccormack2634]

It's rare in a movie where the villain is the audience and the hero is the person in your day to day life (depending on who you are) that is making your life worse... The established morons of the current power system.

[@lowellray2397]

As someone who grew up alone and unloved by those around me, Roy's words touched my soul in a way no movie ever has before or since. The pain and loss of your entire life experience vanishing unshared and unseen into the void is soul rending. Roy expressed these feelings in a way that instantly resonated with me. It hurt me to my core, and still does today. Roy and I are very much alike, both trapped in a world we don't really understand, filled with thoughts and feelings nobody else seems to want to share or care about, wondering what we did that was so wrong. In the end, we all just want to be seen and loved by someone.

[@vincebevis2277]

I do truly understand friend that is beyond words.

[@TheFremenBlue]

Thank you for your honest and very personal comment. That's the magic of art, it speaks to us of the truths deep inside us that we don't even know how to articulate. BR is my favorite movie, and I can't imagine anyone but Rutger playing Roy. I hope you find someone who does care about your thoughts & feelings & wants to share them with you. Best wishes.

[@outlawedTV88]

most of the likes of you and me do not understand this world bcz we are taught lies about it and deep inside our souls we know that something is terribly wrong with this world - when you on a mission to find the truth for a half a century long battle and you finally find it you get instant relief and everything now makes sense. "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society"

[@StrixyN]

hi :)

[@standaman8081]

Wow, that's unbelievably powerful. I feel for you. Not pity. I just feel for you. I hope you find your peace........x

[@shivelyfilms]

"Half of Roy belongs to me, or half of me belongs to Roy" Both died in 2019 so this is true RIP Rutger Hauer

[@mr.vargas5648]

Damn you are right.

[@chriswilson3126]

Wow you blew my mind. So true. Rip Rutger.

[@impatientfire]

Really shocking but true.

[@MrFrussel]

Fun weird coincidence as well. He was born on the hottest recorded day in Dutch history and died on a day in which the record was broken.

[@065Tim]

@@MrFrussel He actually didn't, he died on 19th of July. The news broke on the 24th after his burial. Wouldn't call it a "fun" coincidence neither. It's tragic.

[@vonzuchter]

I'm 37 and I've just seen this film for the first time in my life. A masterpiece. And the soundtrack from Vagelis was simply orgasmic for the ears. I can't believe I missed this film. Better late than never I guess.

[@denerobbins6563]

Ah man really? well i guess better late than never :) only downfall is i would say is you wont feel the same nostalgia when i see this movie from my childhood or the feeling when you hear the music, but glad you enjoy it cause it's amazing!!

[@vincentwolf1456]

36. Same here. Always thought it's an old, boring movie. Special effects gotta age horribly by now, right? Wrong. I'm in love with this movie. Another lesson to me to not be afraid to watch something from the past, might find a new favorite thing.

[@vonzuchter]

Vincent Wolf exactly.. after watching blade runner I started a classic film marathon and watched numerous classic films I never had the chance to watch... I started from the 50's

[@ZachariahPvP]

I'd give a lot to be able to see this movie for the first time again heh. Awesome experience. Truly mind blowing.

[@Tyrfingr]

Sounds like a very good choice, it is so easy to miss out on truly great movies if one just stays with the current titles. I watched Blade runner when it came out, but of course i didn't learn to appriciate it until maybe 10 years later. Since i was just 5 at the time haha! i have little recollection of that moment but i re-watched it several times later. I have a list of movies that i think movie buffs shouldn't miss out on at any cost. Blade runner is definately amongst the top of the chart. I grew up watching Jason and the argonauts from -63 and The journey to the centre of the earth from -59 it just rolled on from there. If you haven't seen any of those, i really recommend it. There is something about the special effects from the time that makes the movies alot more human. And doesn't distract from the journey or the messages or the plot.

[@oneandone2744]

The paradox of being a "killer soldier replicant" in the end demonstrating mercy and compassion for his nemesis as a final act. Shakespear somewhere in there folks.

[@oneandone2744]

@jrb designer alliance Wow. I didn't even know they were replicants.

[@drgang1]

Well that s precisely the point of thé movie. Show that thé replicants are more human than humans themselves. At thé vert first scène you already see it. Hosen is doing voigt kamp test. You can see Leon has émotions, when Hosen stays cold as a robot, that s the irony.

[@songshed2709]

I saw Bladerunner when it first came out. It blew me away then and still blows me away. Rutger was a superb actor and this interview reveals the depth and soul of the man. The flesh may be gone but the iconic image of Rutger as Roy is immortal.

[@brendenharris8858]

yeah it ruined me for navy life at the time

[@miket851]

For me this film almost 40 years old has the most authentic feeling of any futuristic SciFi picture. All the CGI and other tech haven't come close to capturing the same experience. The actors the scenary, the music which is huge just makes it feel as real as it gets. One of the best movies ever made.

[@hiitsrudd8567]

It would of been perfect with LCD displays but unfortunately we didn't have in the 80's

[@SCROGY]

Word.

[@garethroberts9729]

@@hiitsrudd8567 It was perfect as it was.

[@thedigitalemotion]

Mike, your absolutely right, cgi never feels right against the organic style of yesteryear. You couldn’t have said it better.

[@opencurtin]

Mike T I remember seen it as a kid and the use of Ford was brilliant contradiction to the fluffy Star Wars movies , it should not have worked but it did says a lot about Ford as an actor and how he could transcend been typecast as Solo , Hauer was a revelation in his role , I’m surprised he never popped up in a Tarantino movie .

[@48some]

RIP Rutger Hauer ( 1944 - 2019 ) you were and will be always remembered as a great actor with a great heart.. we miss you

[@KyleNike84]

Were.

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Osman Yousif that doesn’t make sense

[@yeyien2320]

He death in peace after he play in >Observer a dystopian cyperbunk (horror game) and its one of my favorites survival horror !!!

[@mattmcdermott3919]

Rip. Rutger. Hauser. 1944. 2019. You. Were. And. Will. Be. Always. Remembered. As. A. Great. Man god bless you all very much hope got will soon be there. Withyou has bless you all very much. Great actor. With. Heart will forever miss you all very much. Rest in piece. Best friend ever. Big. Fans of you all very much hope got will soon

[@robertooliveira596]

Great actor!! Legend.

[@Nimno74]

One of the best monologues in the history of cinema.

[@patrolpilot3756]

He's done so much more than Blade Runner. This man was a true legend. He will be missed

[@johntechwriter]

He was the best thing in the original Blade Runner.

[@stevenmorris2234]

John Techwriter so true. Such a powerful performance by him in the classic masterpiece Blade Runner. Love the twist that he was the good guy all along and wanted to spare Deckards life to know that he was only a human who didn't have long to live and all he wanted was to live and was forced to be Slave and then hunted down like an animal. I'm guessing he didn't wanna be controlled so he escaped. Deckard had no idea that he was killing slaves. How awful poor Roy. Deckard is used as a bounty hunter to kill slaves as sport for I'm guessing the bad leader couldn't control them.

[@mynewcolour]

The “very” expensive 🦉 shudda gotta Oscar

[@SumpaX]

I am allways amazed how one of the most popular actors of that time, having starred as Han Solo and Indiana jones is being played against a wall, performance wise. And no I am not saying he played his part badly, its just Rutger's performance was so breathtaking...

[@desertrose1226]

Agreed, any movie Rutger is in, he makes it just that bit better, and BR is even more awesome due to the presence of Mr Hauer.

[@ziraprod6090]

What?!.... no.... Sort of.

[@bluestate69]

Hands down, one of the most memorable roles in Hollywood history.

[@wangson]

Yes. Absolutely. He was cooler than the other side of the pillow!

[@razvantasca]

... movie history....

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@razvantasca Popular culture history.

[@KeepHimAtBay]

i have never met Rutger, but when i was younger i started to collect things, and i found his poster on ebay, listed by his STARFISH foundation. i bought it, and asked him via email if he could personalize it for me. his assistant told me that this is impossible, because Rutger was in Italy back then...but Rutger will prepare something for me. couple of weeks later i got his picture from the famous scene wit h the quote: i ve seen things you people wouldnt believe... - to Piotr, with a little heart drawn. what a gift to a fan. this guy was amazing. will always be in our hearts ;(

[@fffUUUUUU]

what a story... Thank you for sharing

[@williammassey8514]

You lucky bastard you.

[@carlmanvers5009]

And that story perfectly sums up how well he looked after his fans. It's no wonder he was so beloved.

[@lillyrose1077]

OMG. Beautiful story. ❤️ May he Rest in Peace 🌹

[@NetTubeUser]

Wow! What a story, unique and "poetic" so to speak at the same time.

[@jasonlefler3456]

The style of Blade Runner is often imitated... the soul of Blade Runner cannot be touched.

[@JayJoestarr]

Can't believe he passed in 2019 like his character.

[@scarney29]

Poetic.

[@tovolume]

Just like his co star Brion James Leon character, he passed away in 1999, 20 years apart

[@danielappleton153]

Genius. Rutger Hauer took a potentially 1 - dimensional character, made him into a sympathetic character.

[@nothingshouldbewithouteffort]

You live until the last person that remembers you dies too. So he will in that sense exist for as long as people say and remember his name. R.I.P.

[@MentalParadox]

Eventually we will all be forgotten.

[@nothingshouldbewithouteffort]

@@MentalParadox thought itself caused huge knot in my throat... 😔

[@__________8146]

Or as long as blade runner exists...

[@dw7947]

If that's true I've been dead for years,may I rip lol

[@blurgle9185]

Hmmm. *Remembers Rutger a bit* No. He's dead.

[@SuperOlivegrove]

It never gets old. It’s just an amazing film

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

Rutger Hauer. Roy Batty. Blade Runner. One of the finest pieces of Sci-Fi/Noir cinema ever made.

[@robertooliveira596]

Great actor!

[@colcocon6021]

The finest!

[@Benderswe1]

indeed

[@davidjoe3368]

It is amazing , But when I think of Blade Runner , Harrison Ford is not the actor that comes to my mind , It is without a doubt Rutger Hauer .

[@einarabelc5]

Harrison's equivalent is this one: "Regarding Henry" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLVq6dtf66Seq8

[@mv9787]

So true. Ruther Hauer has a face you instantly remember.

[@tiny6912]

To me its actually both of these actors making Blade Runner what it is, the chemistry between them but also their way of acting.

[@terrencekelly1256]

Yup ..what a moment in movie !!

[@CallMeChato]

David Joe In test screenings the audience sympathized with Roy. The studio freaked out. Hence one of the reasons for the terrible voice over version.

[@spookybuz7803]

Rutgar was such a gentle, well-spoken man. Some may remember him from Blind Fury, or Split Second, or even the Guinness adverts! But for me, his dying monologue at the climax of Blade Runner was imperious. I'm too old to be even commenting to be honest, but I've shed my fair share of tears watching and re-watching the Tears in Rain speech. Truly touching.

[@GamesJoblin]

Hey for some reason this reminded me of "Too Old To Rock n Roll, Too Young To Die" -kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXq1doFoipanbas What if I tell you that my grandpa just dropped a (valid!) driver's license "for safety reasons", and that he'll - with some luck - turn 100 this january? "No, you're never too old to rock and roll, If you're too young to die!" 🙃

[@why_so_serious]

Do not forget the Hitcher!

[@77Arcturus]

Your never too old to comment your touching words of wisdom SpookyBuz. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays ☕

[@ananda111]

Concordo!

[@ananda111]

SpookyBuz, pelo seu comentário sensível você é atual, contemporâneo, aberto ao mundo e "jovem" no que a maturidade tem de melhor.

[@TampaMullet]

As a combat veteran in Vietnam, betrayed by our own country, I can strongly feel how that little speech laid open my pain; a pain that separates us from the civilians/politicians who creat wars and sennd us to fight.

[@sheilas9405]

RIP Ruter Hauer. You will be greatly missed. You were a genius of your craft.

[@michaeljosefweber5355]

I LOVE THIS MOVI SO MATCH .THANK"S ALL FOR THE BEST JOP !

[@PartySpock]

As a dutchman i am proud of this GREAT DUTCHMAN.

[@internetpolification]

Or the Dutch in WWII. Even more pathetic

[@PartySpock]

Thank you

[@taunteratwill1787]

@@internetpolification Are you insane ?

[@mikerose2504]

internetpolification Noseygoò what do you mean pathetic. We were efficient AF. Dutch rounded up more of their Jewish neighbours than any other country (percentage wise).

[@peterroeters6280]

Ik ook Loek

[@MsTilda2]

He had the most wonderfull eyes, and personality❤❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@dbob3405]

Hauer’s monologue at the end literally made that movie into the classic that it is. Everyone was great but Hauer encapsulated the theme of the movie and made you care deeply for the androids in the most articulate and beautiful way-great collaborative film making

[@darrinsiberia]

Blade Runner 2049 is such a scam. Also severely underrated is Vangelis' score. Trying watching Blade Runner 2019 Final Cut with high quality headphones sometime... the SCORE is INCREDIBLE.

[@NikolaosSkordilis]

Thank you for having existed mr Hauer, we really love you.

[@joealfaro8412]

The greatest film of all time. I know nobody will agree, but it is.

[@Singularity2039]

I agree

[@JohnEliot1978]

ditto :D I love it, keep coming back to it year after year and it only gets better

[@nickp9406]

One of the greatest endings of all time.. I wouldn't say it's one of the greatest films though.

[@thomaskerins8281]

why would you say nobody would agree, it's a great story, theme and i want to know when my time is going to be up, so much to do, so little time

[@Singularity2039]

***** LOL... you have crappy taste in film grandpa.

[@indianausa542]

I saw this in 1982 at the theater as a 16 year old. It changed by life. No movie has ever been able to live up to Bladerunner. Not even 2049.

[@ihopetowin]

Blade Runner. Beautifully dark, brilliantly harrowing. See you at the Tannhauser Gate.

[@polanialmoni6274]

Please god let me live the 80s again. Best cinema, best music, best vibe. Ohh god.

[@bmo4411]

I agree. I was b. 1971, so I grew up in the 70s & 80s. (the best era in history, IMO)

[@haroonfarhang159]

Bro I'm happy now with all these DCU and MCU movies.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

Definately the stars and planets were aligned in the right way, only then :(

[@hanglewster9626]

Indeed. People were still creative.

[@stopislamicconquest5060]

Flesh+Blood, The Hitcher, Ladyhawke are three other great movies with Rutger Hauer who is one of my favorite actors. Dire Straits, INXS, Eurythmics, Talk Talk, Simple Minds, AC/DC, ZZ Top, Cock Robin, ABBA, The Police... It just goes on and on... The vibe of 80s just can't be beaten.

[@rylojr1977]

Rutger Hauer has an incredible charm and way of expressing himself that no-one else can. He just oozes intelligence and charisma, with a slight edge of danger. Brilliant performer.

[@bakkerem1967]

Funny. I noticed that every SciFi movie I have ever watched, was a picture of the time it was created in. All the hopes, dreams, and fears of the age it was made in shine through. Not with Blade Runner. Blade Runner is timeless, and it's ageless. A true masterpiece. Thanks to the crew that made this possible. Thanks to Vangelis for creating the perfect music to accompany this. Thanks Rutger for carrying this. Rest in peace.

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Also, Erik, thanks to Syd mead, the 'Futurist' artist who provided so much influence for the streetscapes, vehicles, weapons and miscellaneous items that give the film it's futuristically gritty feel! He also was involved in James Cameron's Aliens film. Check out his work!

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Erik: Mead also designed Las Vegas for the director for Bladerunner 2049!

[@thecocktailian2091]

So much of Science fiction is a mirror, an artifice for the current times political and social aspects. Blade Runner does not have this. Marry that with music that is emotionally centered, sets and technology that are not comical or outrageous, rather realistic and completely feasible and performed with authenticity, you get a timeless masterpiece. People can argue the story is an issue and that is of course fine, because story is personal and subjective. But Blade Runner is at the top of the cinema pyramid.

[@frankyuk]

Blade Runner was and is a classic. And it was made so by Rutger Hauer's incredible performance... RIP and thank you.

[@Agerskiold]

Half of Roy is me! No one ever doubted that 👍🏼

[@taunteratwill1787]

René Agerbo Yeah i think i know you, isn't your middle name "pathetic"?

[@Agerskiold]

A study of mankind - this movie is ever contemporary and will always have something to give - the true masterpiece

[@mercurusblastomus879]

Hauer the quintessential man of class and intelligence, RIP Sir. Hauer your contribution to the human experience will live throughout human history, thank you.

[@stormwarning9182]

Those beautiful Dutch eyes of this man will stay with me forever. His role in Bladerunner impacted millions, and his famous line is a comforting call in the dark to those who hear it. Dank u Rutger 🙏🏻😪

[@ghiggs9220]

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe! Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion! I watched C-Beams glitter in the dark at the Tannhauser Gates! All these moments will be lost in time...like ...tears, in rain! Time to die...!" One of the most memorable lines in film history! Blade Runner is such a fantastic film!

[@shingnosis]

I re-watch Blade Runner about once a year in a pitch black room by myself, it is the only movie I do this with. Sure - if you really analyze it there are plot holes. But the key to Blade Runner is not to over-analyze but to go with the style, feel and message of the movie. It's sci-fi pulp-fiction but it also reveals something about humanity's soul. Don't agree? Your loss.

[@klyanadkmorr]

+shingnosis Roger Ebert of ALL people was so lost on this film and shallow until dying from cancer he saw it for what it really meant and changed his review and apologized..

[@cantguard26]

I did this over Winter Break. The cinematography of this movie is amazing. The movie came out in 1982 but looked like it was produced in 2012.

[@KaitainCPS]

+shingnosis That's absolutely right. The plot is *good enough*, but it's a movie you have to feel more than anything else...let it wash over you, preferably with a good smokey whisky in your hand. (I recommend Talisker or Laphroaig.) In my opinion it's the most beautiful movie ever made...certainly the most beautiful soundtrack allied to a stunning visual and thematic experience.

[@MWorsa]

+shingnosis Only once a year?!?

[@cantguard26]

MWorsa Once a month for me

[@lolopotatoes9397]

Rest in peace Rutger Hauer. You will not fade away like tears in the rain.

[@AlaskanAndie]

He was a very sexy man... What a great face and smile he has!!! It draws you in!!!

[@donttreadonme9170]

Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it? That's what it is to be a slave. R.Batty

[@kofteci408]

That is what it is to be a self-conscious mortal :)

[@titantron5840]

Mamon

[@mattthompson1876]

@David miorgan I'm sure there were plenty before the Romans as well.

[@abyios]

Rutger is totally awesome "like tears in the ... rain" but what an actor, omg, what a great actor!

[@vardellsfolly5200]

***** Extremely underrated.

[@enterBJ40]

Yes. He is great!

[@Discoteer]

His performance in the movie and especially the last scene surely influenced my life and my way of thinking about things. This movie is still my most favourite of all time. I have a feeling this won't change until my last day. Great thanks to Rutger Hauer.

[@kevvoo1967]

Like tears in..... rain.

[@johntechwriter]

He added the “tears in the rain” line and Scott left it in.

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

Favorite blade runner quote."Gosh you really got some nice toys here."

[@catherinecrow5662]

THEDARKSIDEOFTHEFORCE66 Harrison 🙄

[@Ribby00]

It's incredible to live in a time when you can see someone in their prime and later in their twilight years reminiscing about their younger years. What a privilege.

[@borimirtheboring]

Amazing how well Blade Runner holds up to modern Sci Fi. In every aspect, effects, story, characters, everything.

[@guyfroml]

I agree. I say the same thing about John Carpenter's "The Thing." With all the advancement in special effects over the past 25 years, few sci-fi horror films can still match Carpenter's remake of the classic.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

borimirtheboring Just wanna add what kind of movies we watched in our crappy theaters in the new wave era: Blade Runner, Alien, Apocalypse now, The THing, Raging bull, Ghandi, Das Boot, The elephant man, Mad max, Blues Brothers, Poltergeist, Kramer vs. Kramer, The Warriors, Excalibur and a myriad of others... tells a lot doesn't it?

[@durkadurka9711]

I watched it last night and absolutely. I felt like it not only holds up but is better than most movies now.

[@alexanderleeart]

nah it's way better than modern scifi

[@salazarslite7180]

nah, Altered Carbon is way better

[@morten1975dk]

Legendary action actor

[@robertbennie7889]

"The Hitcher" scared the be-jesus outta me and I was a full grown adult!

[@ShawnVanden]

One of the greatest cinematic moments, one of humanities most profound ones ... Rest in Peace Rutger/Roy ~

[@dkerris]

My grandfather took me to see this movie when it came out. I was 15. I loved it. But most of all I loved that it felt like my grandfather was sharing a glimpse of something way off in the distance with me. Right up there with the day he used the last of his firecrackers to teach me how to set them off, and still keep all my fingers.

[@EagleOfToledo]

Nice memory ! I wonder if your grandfather thought it was just a regular sci-fi like StarWars, or realised it was something so much more special ? Either way, it's really cool that he took you. I wish my grandfathers were still alive. I must be about 10 years younger than you, but remember my parents watching BladeRunner from a VHS recording in the late 80s, when I was about 13. I've since watched it many times on DVD/BlueRay, and will finally get to watch it tomorrow evening at a cinema, thanks to the BFI for organising this one-off showing across the UK !

[@scottmantooth8785]

what an awesome grandfather

[@scottmantooth8785]

visually Blade Runner is still one of the most interesting/amazing films made to date. and Like Brazil, when it came out the studio executives did not understand or appreciate it's brilliance and tried to change it to fit their own limited cognitive faculties...

[@scottmantooth8785]

a lot of things happen in the background of Brazil and it's easy to miss them. especially look at the posters and what they say or how they have been altered to say something else such as the sign at the Shangri la apartments that Sam goes visits to deliver the refund check to Mrs Buttle for her husbands interrogation over charge ...someone has scrawled Shan-Gorilla apartments across them...that's just one example. there's a lot of behind the scenes stories and facts that make Brazil a lot of fun...just like Blade Runner, it's appreciated more by the fans than the hollywood system pretends to care

[@GodInTheMachine]

what a beautiful memory to share.

[@Mossyz.]

We love you Rutger Hauer

[@danielappleton153]

Roy Batty was a freedom fighter, if there were more Replicants on Earth, he would've been a revolutionary, like Spartacus or possibly Gandhi. I cannot imagine anybody but Mr. Hauer in this role !

[@winendesertrose]

Daniel Appleton Just view this movie again after 2 decades. I got that feeling too and felt more sympathy for his character this time around. Wasnt much a follower of RH work then but checking out some of his more popular roles. Very under rated actor & I hope he was placed in roles with more range than just 'bad guy villan ' roles. But guess will find out.:)

[@pinz2022]

winendesertrose Sorry. Roy was just too damned sadistic and homocidal. I knew where he was coming from, but I just couldn't stand him.

[@danielappleton153]

pinz2022 He had roughly a lifetime of memories crammed into his brain, which was going to shut down / short out in 5 years. That would turn anyone sadistic & homicidal, & just plain old Joker - like bat - s**t crazy. & he's desperate because he wants a longer life - span. I'm not saying this excuses Roy & his actions, but it kinda puts them in context.

[@leeyukie]

www.bing.com/videos/search?q=blade+runner+roy+meets+his+master&view=detail&mid=AB7C9F0E837C14D7061FAB7C9F0E837C14D7061F&FORM=VIRE the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

[@dro408]

He was in some pretty forgettable movies. But his performances were NEVER forgettable.

[@tovolume]

He was in Batman Begins, that was the last time i saw him in the movie

[@boomerhgt]

Yep some real stinkers

[@platoon1026]

No film with him is forgettable.

[@rvsam4u]

Roy Batty's soliloquy is absolutely moving. Thank you Rutger for giving so much.

[@Davy.J.Y]

what a great actor,,and what a fantastic movie..!!

[@iqorsemenov7603]

да это лучший актер .фильмы с его участием смотрятся превосходно.

[@Davy.J.Y]

Iqor Semenov have you seen the hitcher movie ? its a very good thriller / horror..

[@iqorsemenov7603]

да это фильм прекрасный смотрится без отрыва .лучшая игра актёра в этом фильме.

[@Davy.J.Y]

***** oh yes,,the hitcher,,love that movie,,maybe one of his best..:)

[@PrimoStracciatella]

"The Blood Of Heroes" aka "The Salute Of The Jugger" with RH and Joan Chen is also a great film I rewatched many times, but doesn't come close to Blade Runner.

[@rdouthwaite]

Time to die. Sleep well Rutger.

[@trevoror8668]

I was a lucky man to have been a mid teenager watching this film 6 times in the cinema when it was released truly blessed . R I P

[@peterwroberts4379]

I Was there too

[@trevoror8668]

@@peterwroberts4379 excellent. Thinking many of us lucky people got memories for a lifetime and exceedingly good ones from that simple move. Laters

[@tooth.harvester]

Rest in peace, brother. We were blessed to have you among us.

[@paulnewman9275]

RIP Rutger , loved your work ,a great man ....

[@SuperWillbee]

Not yet lost... like tears in the rain... not yet! Masterpiece! Rutger Hauer makes me proud to be a dutchman!

[@beingheardmedia6339]

SuperWillbee Yup! I saw Soldier of Orange. GREAT film and Hauer was AMAZING in it :^)

[@mikeforester3963]

Rest well now. Your star has burnt long and bright. You will not be forgotten.

[@sophdog1678]

I've seen and loved many great performances in many great movies, but Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty moved me more than, I think, anything I've ever seen on screen. The horrible irony of a replicant understanding humanity better than humans do, moved me so, and still does to this day. I'm glad he was aware of the effect his role had on people, as now I'll never have the chance to tell him so myself. RIP Rutger/Roy.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

People who understand this film are always in awe of this eternal masterpiece of art and philosophy.

[@spacyfreak]

I saw hundreds of movies - most of them forgotten. But this scene will stay forever, as it is such a deep feeling in all of human beeings - begging for more life. And accepting when its over and make peace with the moment... all those moments are lost in time... like tears in .. rain.

[@Feuerdragon1]

I agree, most of todays movie makers think (if they ever do) that they can get away with explosions, car chases and foul language. Wit and Intelligence seem to have been ...lost in time...like tears... in the Rain....

[@benzielke7149]

Such an underrated actor, never got the recognition he should have.

[@AnibalAlvarez]

Paradoxically, Roy and Rutger will live in our memories thanks to each other. Roy was, is and will be alive for so long... Just like Rutger.

[@bytemevv-4616]

Rutger Hauer Rest in Peace...Sad day today

[@KesselRunner606]

A unique, one of a kind actor. Always brought an indefinable, impish quality to every role. Goodbye Rutger. Thanks for all those moments.

[@dmace81]

Love your work Rutger! I'm sad to know u passed. 😢

[@stuartjenkins3039]

R.I.P. Mr Hauer. As long as Humanity survives, so will you. In our hearts and minds forever. More human than human.

[@Boudicca165]

I could not agree with you more, Stuart. He was a beautiful man, inside and out, and a highly accomplished and intelligent actor. I hope his personal life was happy. We shall miss him.

[@boomerhgt]

Sentimental garbage

[@chrissnuggs]

That is a beautiful sentiment - and rings so true.

[@KermitHitler]

wonderful interview what a fascinating character Rutger is, nobody else could have crafted Roy Batty the way he did, a masterpiece of a performance in a masterpiece of a movie

[@luciusavenus8715]

For the acting side, Blade Runner is Rutger's film.

[@babygirlmonia]

Lucius Avenus it's a ford film

[@luciusavenus8715]

aaaaw yeh, someone's got the hawts for Harrison!! xD

[@chunder27]

What a genuinely lovely man, who really truly understood what his work meant to people.

[@SergioSabinoMusicOfficial]

One of the best actors of all time who deserved more.

[@bertlinschoten7651]

He passed away last week, I grew up with his early work in The Netherlands and I have always followed his career. He made me proud to be Dutch! Rutger, bedankt voor al je films! Ik heb er van genoten, rust in vrede mijn vriend....

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Bert Linschoten he’s a global icon my friend. Will miss him a lot. Very sad day.

[@bertlinschoten7651]

@@duncanwcraig9668 Indeed a sad day.. Of course he was an international acclaimed actor. But not many Dutch actors achieved that status. In Blade Runner he died in 2019.. It's 2019 now, he was consequent.. :(

[@cnosprandt5155]

Bert - Rutger lives on through his films and through each of us. An awesome actor whose loss has left a huge void.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

That wicked half-smile of his! What a good actor...how underrated he is.A very powerful voice,a very expressive face. He was beautiful too,savage graceful..

[@rosieday3259]

He always had that sexy smile..plus a great talented actor lol x

[@WiIdbiII]

Brings tears to my eyes to see him. My father's been gone many years . He and Rutger Hauer could pass for twins.

[@steviesuperstar]

its amazing that eyes dont really age

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

steviesuperstar even when he speaks dutch, i think he is an alien, replicant or just a normal man...

[@boomerhgt]

steviesuperstar Yes eyes age of course the do ffs you can clearly see they do

[@amartinblueplanet]

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die..." -- This was a fabulous interview. I saw the movie in the theater when it first came out and was astounded by it. I knew we had stepped into a new medium with it. The cool thing about Rutger Hauer is that he still loves it, appreciates the effect of it, is not jaded by it, and authentically reproduces in this interview the verse of his life, rather than the bloated remnants that become most great actors as years pass.

[@megmucklebones7538]

I love this man, my father loved him. I can remember watching it loads with him. At his funeral, I played the final part of Blade Runner, the Vangelis "I've seen things" part. It's pretty hard to imagine he made that up - it's very special... When I die, I will listen to it, and it will put me at ease I'm sure. To add to this, Paul Oakenfold plays the section in one of the best trance mixes ever, The Goa Mix - my dad used to come round, we would drop pills, smoke and listen to it all night buzzing out of our heads. It was amazing, special times - a long time ago, those moments lost in time as you were.

[@samtapia5616]

Roy Batty and Rutger Hauer are one in the same. Few times in the world of cinema has that happened. Few times has a movie line become iconic. May you see Orion forever.

[@kennethvill3624]

A man beyond this time, more human than human. Rest in peace.

[@mariorojas1338]

“Commerce is our goal here at Tyrrell. 'More human than human' is our motto.”

[@tamarakosevic9928]

Please, do not forget Philip K.Dick.. the writer of the original book that this movie has been made "Do Androids Dream of Electirc Sheep"!

[@astrophonix]

Not a hard book to get at all, I just bought a copy from Amazon, they've got thousands of copies.

[@MegaBoilermaker]

A true visionary.

[@JanKowalski-fy1xn]

True but the book and the movie are quite different, both are great tho.

[@GeorgiaDawgAthens]

Thank you for that. I, now, must acquire and read it.

[@maryelephant940]

Nobody forget the Dick !

[@ManofOneGod]

Rest well legend. We are all just tears in the rain.

[@VIMrussia]

best words.

[@TheDuckseason]

One of my most favs actors and this performance especially , It is a shame we dont have more of him .

[@BASKNo9]

Bravo Rutger! My personal favorite scene in any film I have ever seen!

[@dondragmer2412]

Through the years I have re-watched Blade Runner on dvd, and this scene comes back to my mind unbidden at random times, as though to remind me of my mortality and the evanescence of beautiful or spectacular sights and events I have witnessed as I approach my end (not so far off now).

[@kimshaffner4576]

Rutgar Hauer is an enigma! His role in Blade Runner is a look to the future. I appreciate that I saw the original release. I will never love Rutger Hauer any less. He is an enigma that will out live this lifetime. Bless his heart & I am blessed to see him in all these movies! Rest in Peace one of my favorite actors! Rest in Peace. You will always loved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@msmaggyl]

My sentiments, exactly!

[@johnsketcher2222]

Roy Batty's"tears in rain" monologue is the greatest in movie history. Glorious, poetic, tragic and beautiful. WOW!

[@susanhavens1660]

Magnificent actor and a gorgeous man. There was something about him. That thing you can't put your finger on... I will miss you sir. His performance in Blade runner was haunting like we could see the future too. I know I did. I have to watch it again. RIP RUTGER HAUER.

[@UKBreakz]

One of THE Best moments in a Film EVER! Thanks Rutger!

[@cctrevisani]

That film is the better fictional film that I saw before and that conversation is the best ending that touched my soul like i've never saw before.

[@scottmantooth8785]

Blade Runner and Terry Gilliams Brazil are a big part of my synapse network...

[@nexus6886]

Scott Mantooth You should watch Ghost in the Shell 1995, in the original Japanese language, with English subtitles. I'm willing to bet it will add even more to your network.

[@scottmantooth8785]

agreed...it probably would...have the Cyber City Edo on tape...one in dubbed the other two are not...enjoy the Japanese version much more also have demon city shinjuku which was also quite good...Venus Wars was awesome...and a personal favorite was Cat Girl Nuku Nuku for it's charming silliness...Macros Plus was also quite good, especially the song "Voices"

[@nexus6886]

Scott Mantooth This is pretty cool. Cyber City Oedo and Macros Plus sound right up my alley. No wonder the score is great since it's got Yoko Kanno's signature on it.

[@scottmantooth8785]

another good anime is Grave of the Fireflies but it's also one of the saddest ones you'll probably ever see. the animation is glorious and the story just stays with you after you watch it.

[@PmatWolf]

What an amazing actor, person (Rutger) and character (Roy) that is immortalised by that one amazing line that just froze time and summed up life in a single tiny few seconds. Love the film but that line has stuck with me for life.

[@johnryder8464]

Still holds up. Rutgers performance is outstanding. Rest well xx

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

RIP Rutger Hauer - you saw the future 30 years ahead of its time and now you are beyond life itself.