Blue Thunder

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Blue Thunder roars through the urban jungle, a high-tech chopper grappling with moral dilemmas and surveillance overreach. A gritty mix of tech-noir and action, it's a jet-fueled comment on our obsession with big brother.

Blue Thunder Trivia

What type of vehicle is featured in the film "Blue Thunder"? (Genius)

#1: Car

#2: Helicopter

#3: Boat

#4: Motorcycle

Who played the role of Frank Murphy in the film "Blue Thunder"? (Genius)

#1: Roy Scheider

#2: Malcolm McDowell

#3: Warren Oates

#4: Daniel Stern

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Blue Thunder Fun Facts

The helicopter used in the movie Blue Thunder was a highly modified Aérospatiale Gazelle, which became an iconic part of 1980s pop culture.

Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham, who also directed the iconic computer-hacker movie WarGames in the same year, 1983.

Blue Thunder Polls

What's your favorite aspect of Blue Thunder?

The helicopter's design

Exciting flight sequences

Intriguing plot

Memorable characters

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Who is your favorite character in Blue Thunder?

Frank Murphy

Kate

Lymangood

Malcolm Bates

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Popular Characters

Frank Murphy

Officer Balford

Colonel W. W. W. "Col. Nighthawk" D. H. C.

Kate J.

R. H. L.

Lt. T. B.

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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March 21, 1983

Release of Blue Thunder Movie

The movie Blue Thunder is released in theaters. It is an American action thriller film associated with high-tech military helicopters and surveillance.

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1984

Announcement of Blue Thunder TV Series

Following the success of the film, a television series based on Blue Thunder was announced to continue the story and themes of the movie.

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