FILMBTBlue Thunder1983
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Blue Thunder
Crime film with a runtime of 108 minutes, released in 1983. Presented in English.
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John Badham's film stars Blue Thunder, a $5m high-tech weapon-laden helicopter designed to police LA's streets. LAPD cop and ex-Vietnam vet Roy Scheider is trained by expert Malcolm McDowell to adapt it to the urban streets. The pair have an agenda going back to their days in combat and when Scheider witnesses a murder, he realises that Blue Thunder is planned for a more sinister purpose and McDowell is one of those involved in the conspiracy. Now, only his chopper and expertise can save his life so he can tell the truth.
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How long is Blue Thunder?
Blue Thunder runs for 1h 48m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Crime, suspense/thriller, SF, action/adventure.
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