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Blue Thunder (1983)

Film · 1983 · 110 min · R · Drama · Action · Thriller

He's out there…

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.

Directed by John Badham

Starring Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern, Paul Roebling, David Sheiner, Joe Santos, Malcolm McDowell

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In cinemas13 May 1983
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Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere5 February 1983

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