Blind Date (1987 film)

Blind Date is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Blake Edwards and starring Bruce Willis and Kim Basinger.

The film centers around Walter Davis (Willis), a workaholic businessman who is set up on a blind date with Nadia Gates (Basinger), the cousin of his colleague. He is warned not to let her drink alcohol. He disregards this warning, leading to a disastrous and chaotic evening as Nadia, while appearing normal when sober, becomes wildly unpredictable and destructive when intoxicated.

The ensuing events involve escalating mishaps, including encounters with Nadia's jealous and possessive ex-boyfriend, David Bedford (John Larroquette), legal troubles, and professional embarrassment for Walter. The film explores themes of attraction, the dangers of unchecked behavior, and the potential for redemption. The soundtrack features music by Henry Mancini. While Blind Date received mixed reviews upon its release, it became a moderate commercial success.