Blue Thunder(1983)
“He's out there…”
Overview
Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.
Director
John Badham
Studio
Rastar Productions
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$42M
Cast
Roy Scheider
as Murphy
Warren Oates
as Braddock
Candy Clark
as Kate
Daniel Stern
as Lymangood
Paul Roebling
as Icelan
David Sheiner
as Fletcher
Joe Santos
as Montoya
Malcolm McDowell
as Cochrane
Ed Bernard
as Sgt. Short
Jason Bernard
as Mayor
Mario Machado
as Self - Broadcaster
James Murtaugh
as Alf Hewitt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$42M
Production Companies
Rastar Productions • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blue Thunder?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blue Thunder (1983).
What is Blue Thunder about?▼
Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.
Who directed Blue Thunder?▼
Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham and released in 1983. It is a drama, action, thriller film.
How long is Blue Thunder?▼
Blue Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Blue Thunder?▼
The cast of Blue Thunder includes Roy Scheider as Murphy, Warren Oates as Braddock, Candy Clark as Kate, Daniel Stern as Lymangood, Paul Roebling as Icelan and more.
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