Deckard is a fictional character from the science fiction film Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1982. He is portrayed by actor Harrison Ford and serves as a "blade runner," a special police operative tasked with hunting down and "retiring" rogue androids known as replicants. The film is set in a dystopian future where these replicants are created to serve humans but often rebel against their programmed roles. In the story, Deckard grapples with moral dilemmas surrounding the nature of humanity and the rights of replicants. As he tracks down these artificial beings, he begins to question his own identity and the ethical implications of his job. The character has become iconic in science fiction, representing themes of empathy, existence, and the blurred lines between human and machine.