The movie “Blue Thunder” was released in the year 1983. The film portrays the story of a cop who becomes a test pilot for an experimental police helicopter and realizes the ominous implications of the new vehicle. The film is directed by John Badham, with a script written by Dan O’Bannon and Don Jakoby, starring Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, and Candy Clark.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Blue Thunder” took place at various locations in California, USA. These locations are:
The filming started on October 24, 1980 and ended on January 12, 1981.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Roy Scheider | Murphy |
| Warren Oates | Braddock |
| Candy Clark | Kate |
| Daniel Stern | Lymangood |
| Paul Roebling | Icelan |
| David Sheiner | Fletcher |
| Joe Santos | Montoya |
| Malcolm McDowell | Cochrane |
| Ed Bernard | Sgt Short |
| Jason Bernard | Mayor |
| Mario Machado | Mario Machado |
| James Murtaugh | Alf Hewitt |
| Pat McNamara | Matusek |
| Jack Murdock | Kress |
| Paul Lambert | Holmes |
| Phil Feldman | Colonel Coe |
| John Garber | Tough Mechanic |
| Anthony James | Grundelius |
| Robin Braxton | Diane McNeely |
| Anna Forrest | Nudy Lucy |
| Ricky Slyter | Timmy |
| Reid Cruickshanks | Chief of Police |
| Billy Ray Sharkey | Air Controller |
| Fred Slyter | Air Controller |
| John Gladstein | Fighter Pilot |
| Ross Reynolds | Helicoper Pilot |
| James Read | Policeman at Bridge |
| Mickey Gilbert | Policeman |
| Lolly Boroff | TV Director |
| Patti Clifton | Hooker |
| Ernest Harada | John |
| Frances E. Nealy | Mayor’s Aide |
| Jose Pepe R. Gonzales | Drive-In Custodian |
| Jerry Ziesmer | Pilot |
| Tom Lawrence | Observer |
| John Ashby | Thief |
| Tony Brubaker | Thief |
| Norman Alexander Gibbs | Man in Beanie |
| Gary Davis | Motorcycle Cop |
| Larry Randles | Thug |
| Peter Miller | Detective |
| Lucinda Crosby | Bel-Air Woman |
| John Badham | TV Director (uncredited) |
| Bob Bowen | Director (uncredited) |
| Shaaron Claridge | Police Dispatcher (uncredited) (voice) |
| Eurlyne Epper | Girl with Bike (uncredited) |
| Fritz Ford | Spectator at Demonstration (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Hack | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | Army Captain (uncredited) |
| Lars Hensen | Man in Police Station (uncredited) |
| Clay Hodges | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Ted King | Car Crash Rescuer (uncredited) |
| Terry Leonard | Assault Man (uncredited) |
| Frank Morriss | F-16 Pilot (uncredited) |
| Ve Neill | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Danny Nero | Army Observer (uncredited) |
| Bernadette Pelletier | Police officer (uncredited) |
| Hank Robinson | Spectator at Demonstration (uncredited) |
| Walter Smith | Detective (uncredited) |
| Steve Wagner | Detective (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is categorized as an Action and Crime film.
- The film was released on November 11, 1983.
- The lead actor, Roy Scheider, played the character of Murphy.
- Warren Oates portrayed the character of Braddock, while Candy Clark played the character of Kate.
- This film received an Oscar nomination, won another award, and received three additional nominations.
- It holds 109 user reviews and 89 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: City of Los Angeles Piper Technical Center – 555 Ramirez Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0546595
- Longitude: -118.2310386
- Place ID: ChIJ3TX6lkHGwoARBi0wIlE8-CE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 555 Ramirez St Space 475, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Circus Liquor – 5600 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1724669
- Longitude: -118.3699596
- Place ID: ChIJGSUx0eyVwoARRo2Hih7XTP8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5600 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pickwick Drive-In Theater – 1100 W. Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1613653
- Longitude: -118.3135008
- Place ID: ChIJ5-08lO-_woARM1wqXMjnlFk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1100 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91506, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 5200 Zoo Drive – Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1539329
- Longitude: -118.308552
- Place ID: ChIJIRLRhfK_woAR7bDaSy0QJ3k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
