Blue Thunder, 1983, R, 1 hr 49 min
Blue Thunder Runtime: 109 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A Los Angeles police helicopter pilot discovers the military's plan to use an experimental attack helicopter for domestic surveillance and crowd control, leading him to confront the system he once served. Ratings: My Rating: 7.5/10 IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Metacritic: 66/100 TMDb: 6.4/10 Plot Summary: Frank Murphy, a Vietnam War veteran and LAPD helicopter pilot, is chosen to test "Blue Thunder," a high-tech experimental helicopter equipped with advanced surveillance and weaponry capabilities. Initially impressed, Murphy becomes increasingly disturbed upon learning that the military plans to deploy the helicopter for domestic surveillance and crowd control during the upcoming Olympics. As he delves deeper, Murphy uncovers a conspiracy involving his former superior, Colonel Cochrane, and must decide whether to expose the truth ...