What is Blue Thunder?
Blue Thunder is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 5, 1983
- Studios
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller
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Overview
Blue Thunder is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A battle‑scarred cop pilot tests a lethal high‑tech helicopter over Los Angeles.”
- High‑octane aerial action with a cutting‑edge helicopter
- Strong central performance by a veteran police pilot
- Blend of drama, action, and thriller elements
- Reception was mixed among critics
Watch it if you enjoy high‑octane aerial action and 1980s thriller drama.
Its intense action and wartime trauma themes make it suited for mature audiences.
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What is the premise of Blue Thunder?
It follows veteran police helicopter pilot Murphy and his partner testing an advanced, heavily armed experimental chopper in Los Angeles.
When was Blue Thunder released?
The film was released in the United States on May 13, 1983.
What genres does Blue Thunder belong to?
It is classified as drama, action, and thriller.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.
Does the film involve any military background?
The main character, Murphy, is a Vietnam War veteran whose trauma influences the story.
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