Blue Thunder
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.
Critics Sentiment
Murphy battles Air National Guard F-16 fighters over LA
Frank Murphy patrols Los Angeles with partner Lymangood
The film jumps significantly from the slow character introduction to the impressive Blue Thunder helicopter reveal, gaining over a full point in audience enthusiasm.
Blue Thunder receives mixed praise for its character development and conspiracy plot, but consistently impresses audiences with its practical helicopter effects and aerial action sequences. The film builds steadily from a modest opening to spectacular dogfight sequences that showcase real helicopter stunts impossible to film today. While some critics found the plot thin and relationships underdeveloped, most praised Roy Scheider's performance and the impressive technical craftsmanship of the action sequences.
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Roy Scheider
Murphy
Warren Oates
Braddock
Candy Clark
Kate
Daniel Stern
Lymangood
Paul Roebling
Icelan
David Sheiner
Fletcher
Joe Santos
Montoya
Malcolm McDowell
Cochrane
Ed Bernard
Sgt. Short
Jason Bernard
Mayor
Mario Machado
Self - Broadcaster
James Murtaugh
Alf Hewitt
Pat McNamara
Matusek
Jack Murdock
Kress
Clifford A. Pellow
Allen
Paul Lambert
Holmes
Phil Feldman
Colonel Coe
John Garber
Tough Mechanic
Anthony James
Grundelius
Robin Braxton
Diane McNeely
Crew
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