Poster of Blue Thunder

Blue Thunder

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, February 5 1983
41 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Roy ScheiderRoy Scheider
Roy Scheider was
50 in Blue Thunder
as 'Murphy'.
Thu, Nov 10 1932 –
Sun, Feb 10 2008
Portrait of Warren OatesWarren Oates
Warren Oates would have been no older than
53 in Blue Thunder
as 'Braddock'.
Thu, Jul 05 1928 –
Sat, Apr 03 1982
Portrait of Candy ClarkCandy Clark
Candy Clark was
35 in Blue Thunder
as 'Kate'.
Fri, Jun 20 1947
Portrait of Daniel SternDaniel Stern
Daniel Stern was
25 in Blue Thunder
as 'Lymangood'.
Wed, Aug 28 1957
Portrait of Paul RoeblingPaul Roebling
Paul Roebling was
48 in Blue Thunder
as 'Icelan'.
Thu, Mar 01 1934 –
Wed, Jul 27 1994
Portrait of David SheinerDavid Sheiner
David Sheiner was
55 in Blue Thunder
as 'Fletcher'.
Fri, Jan 13 1928
Portrait of Joe SantosJoe Santos
Joe Santos was
51 in Blue Thunder
as 'Montoya'.
Tue, Jun 09 1931 –
Fri, Mar 18 2016
Portrait of Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell was
39 in Blue Thunder
as 'Cochrane'.
Sun, Jun 13 1943
Portrait of Ed BernardEd Bernard
Ed Bernard was
43 in Blue Thunder
as 'Sgt. Short'.
Tue, Jul 04 1939
Portrait of Jason BernardJason Bernard
Jason Bernard was
44 in Blue Thunder
as 'Mayor'.
Tue, May 17 1938 –
Wed, Oct 16 1996
Portrait of Mario MachadoMario Machado
Mario Machado was
47 in Blue Thunder
as 'Self - Broadcaster'.
Mon, Apr 22 1935 –
Sat, May 04 2013
Portrait of James MurtaughJames Murtaugh
James Murtaugh was
40 in Blue Thunder
as 'Alf Hewitt'.
Wed, Oct 28 1942
Portrait of Pat McNamaraPat McNamara
Pat McNamara was
49 in Blue Thunder
as 'Matusek'.
Sat, Jul 22 1933
Portrait of Jack MurdockJack Murdock
Jack Murdock was
60 in Blue Thunder
as 'Kress'.
Sat, Oct 28 1922 –
Fri, Apr 27 2001
Portrait of Clifford A. PellowClifford A. Pellow
Clifford A. Pellow was
54 in Blue Thunder
as 'Allen'.
Tue, Nov 13 1928
Portrait of Paul LambertPaul Lambert
Paul Lambert was
60 in Blue Thunder
as 'Holmes'.
Tue, Aug 01 1922 –
Sun, Apr 27 1997
Portrait of Phil FeldmanPhil Feldman
Phil Feldman was
61 in Blue Thunder
as 'Colonel Coe'.
Sun, Jan 22 1922 –
Sun, Oct 06 1991
Portrait of John GarberJohn Garber
John Garber was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Tough Mechanic'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony JamesAnthony James
Anthony James was
40 in Blue Thunder
as 'Grundelius'.
Wed, Jul 22 1942 –
Tue, May 26 2020
Portrait of Robin BraxtonRobin Braxton
Robin Braxton was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Diane McNeely'.
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Portrait of Anna ForrestAnna Forrest
Anna Forrest was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Nudy Lucy'.
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Portrait of Ricky SlyterRicky Slyter
Ricky Slyter was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Timmy'.
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Portrait of Reid CruickshanksReid Cruickshanks
Reid Cruickshanks was
59 in Blue Thunder
as 'Chief of Police'.
Wed, Jun 27 1923 –
Thu, Dec 11 2008
Portrait of Billy Ray SharkeyBilly Ray Sharkey
Billy Ray Sharkey was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Air Controller #1'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred SlyterFred Slyter
Fred Slyter was
47 in Blue Thunder
as 'Air Controller #2'.
Mon, Jul 15 1935 –
Wed, Feb 05 1992
Portrait of John GladsteinJohn Gladstein
John Gladstein was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Fighter Pilot'.
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Portrait of Ross ReynoldsRoss Reynolds
Ross Reynolds was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Helicopter Pilot #1'.
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Portrait of Karl A. WickmanKarl A. Wickman
Karl A. Wickman was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Helicopter Pilot #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James W. GavinJames W. Gavin
James W. Gavin was
47 in Blue Thunder
as 'Helicopter Pilot #3'.
Wed, Mar 13 1935 –
Sat, Aug 13 2005
Portrait of Thomas H. FriedkinThomas H. Friedkin
Thomas H. Friedkin was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Helicopter Pilot #4'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James ReadJames Read
James Read was
29 in Blue Thunder
as 'Policeman at Bridge'.
Fri, Jul 31 1953
Portrait of Mickey GilbertMickey Gilbert
Mickey Gilbert was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Policeman #1'.
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Portrait of William T. LaneWilliam T. Lane
William T. Lane was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Policeman #2'.
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Portrait of Lolly BoroffLolly Boroff
Lolly Boroff was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'TV Director'.
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Portrait of Patti CliftonPatti Clifton
Patti Clifton was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Hooker'.
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Portrait of Ernest HaradaErnest Harada
Ernest Harada was
45 in Blue Thunder
as 'John'.
Wed, Oct 20 1937 –
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Portrait of Frances E. NealyFrances E. Nealy
Frances E. Nealy was
64 in Blue Thunder
as 'Mayor's Aide'.
Mon, Oct 14 1918 –
Fri, May 23 1997
Portrait of Jose Pepe R. GonzalesJose Pepe R. Gonzales
Jose Pepe R. Gonzales was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Drive-in Custodian'.
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Portrait of Jerry ZiesmerJerry Ziesmer
Jerry Ziesmer was
43 in Blue Thunder
as 'Pilot'.
Wed, May 31 1939 –
Sun, Aug 01 2021
Portrait of Tom LawrenceTom Lawrence
Tom Lawrence was
45 in Blue Thunder
as 'Observer #1'.
Sat, Jul 31 1937
Portrait of John AshbyJohn Ashby
John Ashby was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Thief #1'.
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Portrait of Tony BrubakerTony Brubaker
Tony Brubaker was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Thief #2'.
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Portrait of Norman Alexander GibbsNorman Alexander Gibbs
Norman Alexander Gibbs was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Man in Beanie'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill M. RyusakiBill M. Ryusaki
Bill M. Ryusaki was
46 in Blue Thunder
as 'Vietcong Soldier'.
Wed, Oct 14 1936 –
Sun, Dec 04 2016
Portrait of Gary DavisGary Davis
Gary Davis was
31 in Blue Thunder
as 'Motorcycle Cop'.
Tue, Sep 11 1951
Portrait of Thomas Rosales Jr.Thomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr. was
35 in Blue Thunder
as 'Thug #1'.
Tue, Feb 03 1948
Portrait of Larry RandlesLarry Randles
Larry Randles was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Thug #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter MillerPeter Miller
Peter Miller was
53 in Blue Thunder
as 'Detective'.
Thu, Jan 02 1930 –
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Portrait of Mike H. McGaughyMike H. McGaughy
Mike H. McGaughy was
31 in Blue Thunder
as 'Observer #2'.
Sun, May 06 1951 –
Thu, Nov 08 2007
Portrait of Lucinda CrosbyLucinda Crosby
Lucinda Crosby was
30 in Blue Thunder
as 'Bel-Air Woman'.
Thu, Jul 17 1952

Crew

Portrait of John BadhamJohn Badham
John Badham was
43 in Blue Thunder
as 'Director'
Fri, Aug 25 1939
Portrait of Terry LeonardTerry Leonard
Terry Leonard was
42 in Blue Thunder
as 'Second Unit Director'
Wed, Jan 01 1941
Portrait of Chris SoldoChris Soldo
Chris Soldo was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Daniel McCauleyDaniel McCauley
Daniel McCauley was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of James W. GavinJames W. Gavin
James W. Gavin was
47 in Blue Thunder
as 'Second Unit Director'
Wed, Mar 13 1935 –
Sat, Aug 13 2005
Portrait of Tom DaviesTom Davies
Tom Davies was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Jerry ZiesmerJerry Ziesmer
Jerry Ziesmer was
43 in Blue Thunder
as 'First Assistant Director'
Wed, May 31 1939 –
Sun, Aug 01 2021
Portrait of Kevin G. CreminKevin G. Cremin
Kevin G. Cremin was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Second Unit First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Bernie CutlerBernie Cutler
Bernie Cutler was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Assistant Art Director'
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Portrait of John A. AlonzoJohn A. Alonzo
John A. Alonzo was
48 in Blue Thunder
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Jun 12 1934 –
Tue, Mar 13 2001
Portrait of Dan O'BannonDan O'Bannon
Dan O'Bannon was
36 in Blue Thunder
as 'Screenplay'
Mon, Sep 30 1946 –
Thu, Dec 17 2009
Portrait of Don JakobyDon Jakoby
Don Jakoby was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of Gordon CarrollGordon Carroll
Gordon Carroll was
55 in Blue Thunder
as 'Producer'
Thu, Feb 02 1928 –
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Portrait of Phil FeldmanPhil Feldman
Phil Feldman was
61 in Blue Thunder
as 'Executive Producer'
Sun, Jan 22 1922 –
Sun, Oct 06 1991
Portrait of Andrew FogelsonAndrew Fogelson
Andrew Fogelson was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Gregg ChampionGregg Champion
Gregg Champion was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Frank MorrissFrank Morriss
Frank Morriss was
55 in Blue Thunder
as 'Editor'
Sat, Sep 10 1927 –
Wed, Jul 03 2013
Portrait of Edward M. AbromsEdward M. Abroms
Edward M. Abroms was
47 in Blue Thunder
as 'Editor'
Sun, May 05 1935 –
Tue, Feb 13 2018
Portrait of Scott BurrowScott Burrow
Scott Burrow was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Robert A. ReichRobert A. Reich
Robert A. Reich was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Milton C. BurrowMilton C. Burrow
Milton C. Burrow was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of William L. MangerWilliam L. Manger
William L. Manger was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Supervising Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Arthur OttingerArthur Ottinger
Arthur Ottinger was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of David Horton Sr.David Horton Sr.
David Horton Sr. was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Chester SlomkaChester Slomka
Chester Slomka was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Arthur B. RubinsteinArthur B. Rubinstein
Arthur B. Rubinstein was
44 in Blue Thunder
as 'Original Music Composer'
Thu, Mar 31 1938 –
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Portrait of Gary McLartyGary McLarty
Gary McLarty was
42 in Blue Thunder
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Jan 16 1941 –
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Portrait of Tony BrubakerTony Brubaker
Tony Brubaker was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Gregory J. BarnettGregory J. Barnett
Gregory J. Barnett was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Dianne CrittendenDianne Crittenden
Dianne Crittenden was
41 in Blue Thunder
as 'Casting'
Wed, Aug 06 1941 –
Thu, Mar 21 2024
Portrait of David B. NowellDavid B. Nowell
David B. Nowell was
34 in Blue Thunder
as 'Camera Operator'
Sat, Dec 04 1948
Portrait of Robert 'Buzz' KnudsonRobert 'Buzz' Knudson
Robert 'Buzz' Knudson was
57 in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Portrait of Glory FioramontiGlory Fioramonti
Glory Fioramonti was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Kenny EndosoKenny Endoso
Kenny Endoso was
42 in Blue Thunder
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Jul 22 1940 –
Tue, Aug 10 2010
Portrait of Don DigirolamoDon Digirolamo
Don Digirolamo was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Robert GlassRobert Glass
Robert Glass was
43 in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Mon, Dec 04 1939 –
Wed, Jul 21 1993
Portrait of Bruce W. TalamonBruce W. Talamon
Bruce W. Talamon was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Phil RawlinsPhil Rawlins
Phil Rawlins was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Unit Production Manager'
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Portrait of Chuck GasparChuck Gaspar
Chuck Gaspar was
45 in Blue Thunder
as 'Special Effects Supervisor'
Tue, Jan 25 1938 –
Thu, Jan 15 2009
Portrait of Larry StensvoldLarry Stensvold
Larry Stensvold was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Tim CooneyTim Cooney
Tim Cooney was
31 in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Mixer'
Thu, Jun 14 1951
Portrait of Bud HellerBud Heller
Bud Heller was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Greg LaCavaGreg LaCava
Greg LaCava was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Frank M. HolgateFrank M. Holgate
Frank M. Holgate was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Aerial Camera'
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Portrait of Jeff JarvisJeff Jarvis
Jeff Jarvis was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of John G. WilsonJohn G. Wilson
John G. Wilson was
62 in Blue Thunder
as 'Unit Production Manager'
Sat, Aug 07 1920
Portrait of Fred TuchFred Tuch
Fred Tuch was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Production Illustrator'
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Portrait of Sydney Z. LitwackSydney Z. Litwack
Sydney Z. Litwack was
55 in Blue Thunder
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Feb 24 1927 –
Tue, Feb 12 2013
Portrait of Calvin BrownCalvin Brown
Calvin Brown was
46 in Blue Thunder
as 'Utility Stunts'
Thu, Apr 23 1936
Portrait of Mickey S. MichaelsMickey S. Michaels
Mickey S. Michaels was
51 in Blue Thunder
as 'Set Decoration'
Fri, Oct 09 1931 –
Sat, Mar 20 1999
Portrait of Stephen ElsbreeStephen Elsbree
Stephen Elsbree was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Pennie DuPontPennie DuPont
Pennie DuPont was
43 in Blue Thunder
as 'Casting Assistant'
Tue, Mar 28 1939 –
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Portrait of Marianna ElliottMarianna Elliott
Marianna Elliott was
52 in Blue Thunder
as 'Costume Designer'
Mon, Jun 23 1930 –
Sat, Jun 21 2003
Portrait of Al LittekenAl Litteken
Al Litteken was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Construction Coordinator'
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Portrait of Peter AlbiezPeter Albiez
Peter Albiez was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Ken ZimmermanKen Zimmerman
Ken Zimmerman was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Assistant Property Master'
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Portrait of Trish KinneyTrish Kinney
Trish Kinney was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Stu PohnStu Pohn
Stu Pohn was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Rob HarlandRob Harland
Rob Harland was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of Catie BangsCatie Bangs
Catie Bangs was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Set Designer'
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Portrait of Norman BurzaNorman Burza
Norman Burza was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Costumer'
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Portrait of Larry C. BirdLarry C. Bird
Larry C. Bird was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Mike FerrisMike Ferris
Mike Ferris was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Petko KadievPetko Kadiev
Petko Kadiev was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Production Illustrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John JamesJohn James
John James was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of John GlascockJohn Glascock
John Glascock was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Kevin P. DonnellyKevin P. Donnelly
Kevin P. Donnelly was
>> in Blue Thunder
as 'Stunt Double'
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