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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1983·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 49m

BLUE THUNDER

“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.

Above the Line
John Badham·DirectorDan O'Bannon·ScreenplayDon Jakoby·ScreenplayJohn A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyArthur B. Rubinstein·Original Music ComposerFrank Morriss·Editor
Cast
Roy Scheider·MurphyWarren Oates·BraddockCandy Clark·KateDaniel Stern·LymangoodPaul Roebling·IcelanDavid Sheiner·FletcherJoe Santos·MontoyaMalcolm McDowell·CochraneEd Bernard·Sgt. ShortJason Bernard·Mayor
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 8
John Badham·DirectorTerry Leonard·Second Unit DirectorChris Soldo·Second Assistant DirectorDaniel McCauley·First Assistant DirectorJames W. Gavin·Second Unit DirectorTom Davies·Second Assistant DirectorTrish Kinney·Script SupervisorJerry Ziesmer·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Dan O'Bannon·ScreenplayDon Jakoby·Screenplay
Camera· 3
John A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyDavid B. Nowell·Camera OperatorFrank M. Holgate·Aerial Camera
Editing· 2
Frank Morriss·EditorEdward M. Abroms·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Arthur B. Rubinstein·Original Music ComposerRobert 'Buzz' Knudson·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Sydney Z. Litwack·Art DirectionFred Tuch·Production IllustratorCatie Bangs·Set DesignerNorman Burza·CostumerLarry C. Bird·Property Master
Production· 7
Phil Feldman·Executive ProducerGordon Carroll·ProducerAndrew Fogelson·Executive ProducerPhil Rawlins·Unit Production ManagerJohn G. Wilson·Unit Production ManagerRob Harland·Location ManagerPennie DuPont·Casting Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Stu Pohn·Gaffer
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$42M
ROI 92%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Blue Thunder's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#FFCC00
Mood
Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark night sky with the title "BLUE THUNDER" in large, white, block letters at the top. Below the title, a helicopter is partially visible”

actioncrime
Key Elements
HelicopterCity Lights
Atmosphere
Dark, Neon
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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