Blue Thunder 1983

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
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Gummy
sticky mess rating
62%
Splat

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.

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

Director:

John Badham

Writer:

Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby

Genres:

Drama,Action,Thriller

Release Date:

1983 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Blue Thunder

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Pat McNamara

as Matusek

Jack Murdock

as Kress

Paul Lambert

as Holmes

Phil Feldman

as Colonel Coe

John Garber

as Tough Mechanic

Anthony James

as Grundelius

Robin Braxton

as Diane McNeely

Anna Forrest

as Nudy Lucy

Ricky Slyter

as Timmy

Reid Cruickshanks

as Chief of Police

Billy Ray Sharkey

as Air Controller #1

Fred Slyter

as Air Controller #2

John Gladstein

as Fighter Pilot

Ross Reynolds

as Helicopter Pilot #1

Karl A. Wickman

as Helicopter Pilot #2

James W. Gavin

as Helicopter Pilot #3

Thomas H. Friedkin

as Helicopter Pilot #4

James Read

as Policeman at Bridge

Mickey Gilbert

as Policeman #1

William T. Lane

as Policeman #2

Lolly Boroff

as TV Director

Patti Clifton

as Hooker

Ernest Harada

as John

Frances E. Nealy

as Mayor's Aide

Jose Pepe R. Gonzales

as Drive-in Custodian

Jerry Ziesmer

as Pilot

Tom Lawrence

as Observer #1

John Ashby

as Thief #1

Tony Brubaker

as Thief #2

Norman Alexander Gibbs

as Man in Beanie

Bill M. Ryusaki

as Vietcong Soldier

Gary Davis

as Motorcycle Cop

Thomas Rosales Jr.

as Thug #1

Larry Randles

as Thug #2

Peter Miller

as Detective

Mike H. McGaughy

as Observer #2

Lucinda Crosby

as Bel-Air Woman

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