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Blue Thunder (1983) — hope you never not hear this coming. Starring Roy Scheider.

Stealth type technology -it’s implications and applications applied to action-adventure cinema with sci-fi overtones. A John Badham picture.

Above- a scene from later on in the film with Murphy very politely asking for someone to step away from the Blue Thunder.

Starring Roy Scheider (Jaws ’75) as Officer Frank Murphy, a Vietnam veteran with PTDS. He has a quirky way with dealing with it. But he is the best, and if needed regarding something in the air and operating- there is no one else. You get Murphy.

Murph *for short*- flies with the LA police air patrol. And he is one of the best. A little unconventional but….Trailer-Blue Thunder (1983) Upscaled Vintage Trailer — Roy Scheider Malcolm McDowell John Badham HD 4K (youtube.com)

Above- a scene that takes place early on with an LA police copter in pursuit of a fleeing suspect. Just the force of the air from the spinning blades is enough to subdue the perp. Photo by Movie Stills DB

Murphy is not a buy the book police officer but he one you want as partner. And he does are about his job and the responsibilities. Sometimes a little too much. And he is not one to pull punches or not ask questions. Whether…