About this release
"Blue Thunder" is a 1983 action-adventure film directed by John Badham and starring Roy Scheider and Candy Clark. The movie follows the story of a high-tech robbery scheme set in the world of corporate espionage, with a focus on a police detective and thriller elements. The Laserdisc Widescreen edition includes special features and is considered a cult classic. With its English language and United States origin, "Blue Thunder" offers a thrilling and visually engaging viewing experience for fans of the genre.
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Disc 1
LD
Blue Thunder (1983)
110 min
ThrillerActionDrama
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.
Credits
Director
John Badham
Writer
Dan O'Bannon
Don Jakoby
Cast
Roy Scheideras Murphy
Warren Oatesas Braddock
Candy Clarkas Kate
Daniel Sternas Lymangood
Paul Roeblingas Icelan
David Sheineras Fletcher
Joe Santosas Montoya
Malcolm McDowellas Cochrane
Ed Bernardas Sgt. Short
Jason Bernardas Mayor
Cinematographer
John A. Alonzo
Composer
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Editor
Frank Morriss
Edward M. Abroms
Producer
Gordon Carroll
Release Details
- Editions
- Widescreen
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 31, 2026