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Blue Thunder

1983-02-05 · 110 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Action · Thriller

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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Directors
John Badham
Production companies
Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 22,000,000
Revenue
USD 42,313,354

Top Cast

Roy ScheiderRoy ScheiderMurphy
Warren OatesWarren OatesBraddock
Candy ClarkCandy ClarkKate
Daniel SternDaniel SternLymangood
Paul RoeblingPaul RoeblingIcelan
David SheinerDavid SheinerFletcher
Joe SantosJoe SantosMontoya
Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellCochrane
Ed BernardEd BernardSgt. Short
Jason BernardJason BernardMayor
Mario MachadoMario MachadoSelf - Broadcaster
James MurtaughJames MurtaughAlf Hewitt
Pat McNamaraPat McNamaraMatusek
Jack MurdockJack MurdockKress
Clifford A. PellowAllen
Paul LambertPaul LambertHolmes
Phil FeldmanColonel Coe
John GarberTough Mechanic
Anthony JamesAnthony JamesGrundelius
Robin BraxtonDiane McNeely

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