Blue Thunder

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkbp:based_on Blue Thunder (film)
gptkbp:box_office $40 million
gptkbp:budget $10 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Officer_T._J._Mc_Cabe
gptkb:Frank_Murphy
gptkb:General_Mc_Coy
gptkb:Captain_Braddock
gptkb:Officer_Frank_Chaney
gptkb:Officer_J._D._Mc_Cabe
gptkb:Captain_Rameses
gptkb:Kate_Murphy
gptkb:Officer_Lymangood
Dr. Denny.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Gordon_Willis
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Stephen_J._Cannell
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews from critics.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult following
References in popular culture
Parody in comedy shows
Influenced helicopter action films.
Influence on later action series
Nostalgia for 1980s television
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Badham
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Michael_Kahn
gptkbp:film_debut gptkb:Blue_Thunder_(1983)
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Blue_Thunder_(franchise)
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:finale_date April 20, 1984
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:1984
gptkbp:genre gptkb:action
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:drama
gptkb:thriller
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Video_games
gptkb:soundtrack
gptkb:novelization
Action figures
Merchandise collectibles
gptkbp:home_media_release 2010 Blu-ray release
2001 DVD release
1984 VHS release
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blue Thunder
gptkbp:influenced Subsequent helicopter action films.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Airwolf
gptkb:The_Terminator
gptkb:The_French_Connection
gptkb:Knight_Rider
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Blue_Thunder_(arcade_game)
gptkb:Blue_Thunder_(video_game)
gptkbp:inspired_merchandise Toys and models based on the helicopter.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:last_aired gptkb:1985
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Arthur_B._Rubinstein
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Mike_Post
gptkbp:network gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:notable_awards Nominated for a Saturn Award.
Nominated for a Golden Reel Award.
gptkbp:notable_quote " I can see you, but you can't see me."
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:11
gptkbp:number_of_seasons gptkb:1
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:parody Parodied in various media.
gptkbp:plot A helicopter pilot is assigned to test a new surveillance helicopter.
gptkbp:premiered_on January 6, 1984
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Stephen_J._Cannell_Productions
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:release_date July 1983
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1983
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:John_Badham
gptkb:Don_Jakoby
gptkbp:sequel Blue Thunder (TV series)
gptkbp:soundtrack Released on vinyl and CD.
gptkbp:special_effects Practical effects used for helicopter stunts.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Mickey_Rooney
gptkb:Dana_Carvey
gptkb:Daniel_Stern
gptkb:Candy_Clark
gptkb:Roy_Scheider
gptkb:Cynthia_Szigeti
gptkb:James_Farentino
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monster_Jam
gptkb:Warren_Oates
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5