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At the time of Blade Runner's release in 1982, the most famous actor in the film was undoubtedly Harrison Ford.
While several actors in the film had respectable careers, Ford was already a major box office draw and a recognizable name.
Here are some of his other notable films prior to Blade Runner:
These films, especially Raiders of the Lost Ark, made Harrison Ford the most famous actor in the Blade Runner cast in 1982.
While Ford was the most famous in the US, Rutger Hauer was already a major star in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, for films like 'Turkish Delight' and 'Soldier of Orange'.
The summary omits Ford's role in 'American Graffiti', which was a major critical and commercial hit that first brought him to public attention before Star Wars.
The summary could have noted that Blade Runner was marketed almost entirely on Ford's name to capitalize on his 'Indiana Jones' fame, which led to some audience confusion regarding the film's slower pace.
Harrison Ford was the most famous actor in Blade Runner (1982) at the time of its release. By June 1982, Ford was a global superstar due to his roles as Han Solo in Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). These three films were among the highest-grossing of all time. Other cast members included Rutger Hauer, who was a major star in the Netherlands (Turkish Delight, Soldier of Orange) but relatively new to American audiences; Sean Young and Daryl Hannah, who were at the start of their careers; and character actors like M. Emmet Walsh and Joe Turkel (The Shining). Ford's name was the primary marketing tool for the film.