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Blue Thunder (1983)

R · 1983-02-05 · 1h 50m · EN
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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.

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John BadhamDirector
Budget
$22M
Box office
$42.3M

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Roy ScheiderRoy ScheiderMurphyWarren OatesWarren OatesBraddockCandy ClarkCandy ClarkKateDaniel SternDaniel SternLymangoodPaul RoeblingPaul RoeblingIcelanDavid SheinerDavid SheinerFletcherMalcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellCochraneJoe SantosJoe SantosMontoyaEd BernardEd BernardSgt. ShortJason BernardJason BernardMayorJames MurtaughJames MurtaughAlf HewittMario MachadoMario MachadoSelf - Broadcaster

Keywords

Co-worker relationshipTraumatized manHelicopterHigh technologyLos angeles, californiaVietnam warVietnam veteranMayorBoyfriend girlfriend relationshipHelicopter pilotPrototypePolice surveillanceHigh tech surveillanceCo-workers relationship

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityCo Worker Relationship · Traumatized Man · HelicopterDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityVietnam WarDirector preference139887

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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.

How long is Blue Thunder?

Blue Thunder has a runtime of 110 minutes.

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