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The Sci-Fi Movie Harrison Ford Didn't Understand (But Starred In Anyway)

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Harrison Ford reluctantly headlined a bizarre sci-fi flop despite not fully understanding the script - but the stacked cast couldn't save this box office bomb.
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  • Ford admitted he only agreed to star in the 1982 film Blade Runner because he was paid a whopping $2 million - a record-breaking salary at the time.
  • Despite its later cult status, the movie bombed at the box office, earning just $33 million against a $28 million budget. Director Ridley Scott has since blamed the studio's marketing for the lukewarm reception.
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