Blue Thunder Movie Review 1983

Police helicopter pilot Scheider is chosen to test an experimental high-tech chopper that can see through walls, record a whisper, and level a city block. Seems anti-terrorist supercopter is needed to ensure security during 1984 Olympics. Bothered by Vietnam flashbacks, Scheider then battles wacky McDowell in the skies over L.A. High-techy police drama with satisfying aerial combat scenes nearly crashes with story line.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adventure Drama, Cops, Airborne

Screenplay

Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby

Cast

Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Malcolm McDowell, Candy Clark, Warren Oates

Cinematography

John A. Alonzo

Director

John Badham

Producer

Gordon Carroll