IMDb >
Blue Thunder (1983)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsBlue Thunder (1983) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 26 | slideshow) | Videos |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
13 May 1983 (USA) moreTagline:
He's Out There...Plot:
The cop test pilot for an experimental police helicopter learns the sinister implications of the new vehicle. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
Sony's August Blu-ray Details: Blue Thunder, Starman, St. Elmo's Fire, About Last Night and Go(From TheHDRoom. 3 June 2009, 8:47 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Solid Work All Around moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Roy Scheider | ... | Officer Frank Murphy | |
| Warren Oates | ... | Capt. Jack Braddock | |
| Candy Clark | ... | Kate | |
| Daniel Stern | ... | Officer Richard Lymangood | |
| Paul Roebling | ... | Icelan | |
| David Sheiner | ... | Fletcher | |
| Joe Santos | ... | Montoya | |
| Malcolm McDowell | ... | Col. F.E. Cochrane | |
| Ed Bernard | ... | Sgt. Short | |
| Jason Bernard | ... | Mayor | |
| Mario Machado | ... | Himself | |
| James Murtaugh | ... | Alf Hewitt | |
| Pat McNamara | ... | Matusek | |
| Jack Murdock | ... | Kress | |
| Clifford A. Pellow | ... | Allen (as Clifford Pellow) |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
109 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Argentina:Atp | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | Ireland:15 | Norway:16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #26781) | West Germany:12 | Iceland:LFun Stuff
Trivia:
The control stick in the F-16 cockpit is identical to the one from the Viper starfighter cockpit in "Battlestar Galactica" (1978). moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: After Cochran's demonstration flight, where the main gun continue to fire after he released the fire button, he stated that he had a "stoppage". A stoppage would indicate the weapon stopped firing. He actually either had a run on, a mechanical failure of the firing mechanism. Or cook off, where the barrel got so hot it ignited the rounds as they were chambered. moreQuotes:
Lymangood: Sir, what was that business with the watch? Back in the ready room, with the watch?Frank Murphy: It's sort of a test.
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Blue Thunder (1983) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Tightrope | Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc. | Magnum Force | Radar Patrol vs. Spy King | The Warriors |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |













John Badham is a curious director and I think he gets it right in this one. After all Roy Scheider never stunk it up in his illustrious career and he hits all the right notes in this one as Frank Murphy the Vietnam Vet trying to escape the memories of his war experience. When Malcolm McDowell shows up (and honestly, who plays an a--hole better than McDowell in his heyday?) to become Murphy's nemesis. The very underrated Warren Oates as the crotchety commanding officer and Candy Clark as Murphy's girlfriend, who is the ultimate heroine of the plot, turn in solid performances. The helicopter clearly steals the show though as anyone between the ages of 7 and 21 had to just be glued to the screen watching that bird strut its stuff. Great action sequences and rather good photography during the climactic chase scene.
I still have fond memories of this film which I saw in the drive in as a kid and I think it's what films of this genre should be...a couple of hours of wild fun!..."Follow My Leader"