Same here; as a young teenager this was mindblowing good and "realistic". Watching it now; still holds up with 99% of the so called action movies these days....in my humble opnion that is.
It was possible in the 80s. My brother and grandfather knew how, it required someone with a base station radio to patch the radio into the phone after dialing the number. It wouldn't be full-duplex though (ie. couldn't talk and listen at the same time)
The helicopter was established to be designed for surveillance. It had all sorts of cameras, infrared vision, mic's that could listen through windows, ability to remotely search police records etc, and could tap phone calls. It was meant to be the ultimate infringement on civil liberties which is why Schieder stole it so he could be a whistle blower. So it made sense that this helicopter could make a phone call.
@@rolo3762 and still, in the context of the film, it’s not the least realistic thing shown. Just in the two clips I watched, he took out two heat-seeking mussels, a fighter jet and two pool ice helicopters, with no collateral loss of life.
They used a Gazelle helicopter for this movie and it was heavily modified for the part. Heavy being the key word there. It was reported at the time that the extended canopy shifted the weight of the helicopter so that close to 70% of the weight was in front, causing it to be nose heavy. Stunt pilots could only fly it for 15 minutes before becoming fatigued and it could not fly backwards any longer. Flying backwards was what they had to do to get it hover.
So that’s what Murphy meant when he said “This thing’s nose is heavier than the Ayatollah” 😂 Btw, both of the Blue Thunder gazelles were later used as Russian gunships in the ABC miniseries Amerika.
I love Roy Scheider's wife (Candy Clark). A real strong female character and a hell of a driver. That woman takes no sh*t from anyone and so cute. Reminds me of my daughter's mother. I've watched this movie a million times, still aging well because of the real helicopter stunts and car chases; good script, great music score and Oscar worthy performances; no CGI and no message or lectures.
You would think that the Police Helocopter crew, seeing that Blue Thunder had a mini gun at the front, would realise they are vastly out gunned. The moment the pilot traverses the mini gun in your direct, you know you are screwed
It was a great time. Simpler in many ways and a ton less “connected”. Social media and the internet has helped so many things and is a great tool sadly it’s also destructive.
I did find a post production photo during the making of Blue Thunder. Actually there was two Blue Thunder helicopter built for this movie, apart from the RC model used for the inverted close up shots.
Airwolf started out as a 1983 Magnum P.I. episode starring Willie Lucking (probably best known as Piney Winston in Sons Of Anarchy) as an ex-military pilot turned Indiana Jones-like adventurer who crashed a small plane into Magnum's pool, he was supposed to get a spin-off but it never got green-lit. Glen A. Larson and Donald P. Belisario, creators of Magnum P.I. then rewrote the pilot episode of the failed spin-off and it became Airwolf. Blue Thunder had it's own tv series that went up against Airwolf, it aired January - April, 1984 and was cancelled after 11 episodes mostly because Airwolf, which aired from Jan. 1984 - August 1987, was more popular, probably because it had one of the best themes of all time.
@@zepedrofd Personally I watched both shows but I liked Airwolf better too, I think it would tear Blue Thunder a new exhaust-hole in a real head-to-head. BUT my brother has a 6' Airwolf replica that he paid nearly $5K (CND) for back in 2012 and never lets anyone fly it, so after he tells me he'll let me fly it when he's dead and he wills it to me I said "Blue Thunder's better anyway" which really pissed him off so I keep doing it.
At 25-26 seconds is the sexiest nanosecond in TV history when Kate says, "Got it." That was a determined look on a woman's face who is about to go on a mission, and she will not be deterred. That has stuck with me since I first saw it in theaters back in '83.
If you like this you've got'ta see the airplane /helicopter chase scene in Fandango . Crazy Hippie & Cops . In Texas . Probably the best college roadtrip , easily the all time greatest college roadtrip movie ever made in my humble openion . If you can think of a better one please let me know thanks .
technically it's not the engine exhaust. The engine exhaust can be seen on the helicopter. That nice shiny tube in the back. (background information: The helicopter was created from an SA341 Gazelle helicopter, as information can be found in many places on the net) But why 02 is on the side of the helicopter, I have already thought about it many times
From what I read on that subject many years ago according to the writers, the 02 was the second prototype of the Apache helicopter program, with the 01 being what they called the Longbow Apache. Both prototypes being vastly different.
Roy Scheider automatically makes any film awesome.
I remember watching this in the theatre. Boy those were great times. Just as exciting watching it again.
Same here; as a young teenager this was mindblowing good and "realistic". Watching it now; still holds up with 99% of the so called action movies these days....in my humble opnion that is.
In terms of the helicopter movie, this is one and only. I like this muscular helicopter design.
Try russian "Black Shark" movie from 1993.
Its an AS 341 Gazelle, heavy modified and difficult to fly. We all loved the blue thunder and almost cried when it got destroyed.
That bridge scene is the best in the movie! - AWESOME!!!
A scene that couldn’t be filmed today according to the film’s director John Badham who did a interesting review via Joe Dante’s TRAILERS FROM HELL
Making a phone call from a helicopter using built-in communication system in the 80's. Fascinating. 🖖
It was possible in the 80s. My brother and grandfather knew how, it required someone with a base station radio to patch the radio into the phone after dialing the number. It wouldn't be full-duplex though (ie. couldn't talk and listen at the same time)
The helicopter was established to be designed for surveillance. It had all sorts of cameras, infrared vision, mic's that could listen through windows, ability to remotely search police records etc, and could tap phone calls. It was meant to be the ultimate infringement on civil liberties which is why Schieder stole it so he could be a whistle blower. So it made sense that this helicopter could make a phone call.
@@rolo3762 and still, in the context of the film, it’s not the least realistic thing shown. Just in the two clips I watched, he took out two heat-seeking mussels, a fighter jet and two pool ice helicopters, with no collateral loss of life.
This was a roller coaster ride of a movie! Kept the action going all along.
We need more movies like this!
The most unbelievable part of this is that corporate media cares about exposing corruption
That's a great girl he's got there. Wow. Above and beyond.
It’s my favorite Roy Schreider movie!
Still a good movie even after all these years.
Classic 80s films, much better than today’s chrap!
They used a Gazelle helicopter for this movie and it was heavily modified for the part. Heavy being the key word there. It was reported at the time that the extended canopy shifted the weight of the helicopter so that close to 70% of the weight was in front, causing it to be nose heavy. Stunt pilots could only fly it for 15 minutes before becoming fatigued and it could not fly backwards any longer. Flying backwards was what they had to do to get it hover.
Yes, the loop was done with a model...but anyway we all wanted to fly the blue thunder.
So that’s what Murphy meant when he said “This thing’s nose is heavier than the Ayatollah” 😂
Btw, both of the Blue Thunder gazelles were later used as Russian gunships in the ABC miniseries Amerika.
@@coolcat6303 I remember that, now that you mention it.
I love Roy Scheider's wife (Candy Clark). A real strong female character and a hell of a driver. That woman takes no sh*t from anyone and so cute. Reminds me of my daughter's mother.
I've watched this movie a million times, still aging well because of the real helicopter stunts and car chases; good script, great music score and Oscar worthy performances; no CGI and no message or lectures.
You would think that the Police Helocopter crew, seeing that Blue Thunder had a mini gun at the front, would realise they are vastly out gunned. The moment the pilot traverses the mini gun in your direct, you know you are screwed
Loved this movie. As good as T2
Pickwick drive in, where my wife and I first saw Star Wars. Convenient as we lived in Burbank.
Now the site of a supermarket I believe.
Candy Clark had a certain understated appeal & charm ☀️
I’m suddenly painfully jealous of 1980s movie audiences.
Yeah, they had drive-ins
😂😂😂
@@redswingline262 Most of the world didn't have them. Mainly parts of the US (and not even in every State) and a few warmer countries like Australia.
It was a great time. Simpler in many ways and a ton less “connected”. Social media and the internet has helped so many things and is a great tool sadly it’s also destructive.
懐かしい〰️！💦
ロイシャイダー！
宙返りで敵を倒す！😊
I did find a post production photo during the making of Blue Thunder.
Actually there was two Blue Thunder helicopter built for this movie, apart from the RC model used for the inverted close up shots.
Yep. And both of the Blue Thunder gazelles were used a few years later as Russian gunships in the ABC miniseries Amerika.
A real movie!
That brown car is badass.
Chevy Vega
6:49 *note the filming crew on the ground to the right of Blue Thunder as it passes* 6:57 *this is probably the shot they were getting*
The Drive in movie theater looks like they same one they used in the film 'Heat"
they knew how to make movies back then in my husband’s childhood
I loved how Blue Thunder the movie merged into AirWolf the series.
Airwolf started out as a 1983 Magnum P.I. episode starring Willie Lucking (probably best known as Piney Winston in Sons Of Anarchy) as an ex-military pilot turned Indiana Jones-like adventurer who crashed a small plane into Magnum's pool, he was supposed to get a spin-off but it never got green-lit. Glen A. Larson and Donald P. Belisario, creators of Magnum P.I. then rewrote the pilot episode of the failed spin-off and it became Airwolf.
Blue Thunder had it's own tv series that went up against Airwolf, it aired January - April, 1984 and was cancelled after 11 episodes mostly because Airwolf, which aired from Jan. 1984 - August 1987, was more popular, probably because it had one of the best themes of all time.
@@ll7868 Airwolf is still one of my favorite theme songs ever. Airwolf and Miami Vice themes are the only reason I know who Jan Hammer is. 😀
@@ll7868 It's not just the theme, the series Airwolf was just better overall...saying this though I LOVE Bluethunder!
@@zepedrofd Personally I watched both shows but I liked Airwolf better too, I think it would tear Blue Thunder a new exhaust-hole in a real head-to-head. BUT my brother has a 6' Airwolf replica that he paid nearly $5K (CND) for back in 2012 and never lets anyone fly it, so after he tells me he'll let me fly it when he's dead and he wills it to me I said "Blue Thunder's better anyway" which really pissed him off so I keep doing it.
It's funny when you watch movies set in L.A. and you recognize parts of San Andreas.
Or L.A.
the insured😊
The drive-in theater was used 11 years later in Heat
Right speed for cops
At 7:02 and 8:53, 2 scenes that still look amazing today.
They don’t make movies the way they did in the 80, eh? John Badham - great director!
That woman was a better driver than any stuntman 😂
Immer noch ein geiler Film .
At 25-26 seconds is the sexiest nanosecond in TV history when Kate says, "Got it." That was a determined look on a woman's face who is about to go on a mission, and she will not be deterred.
That has stuck with me since I first saw it in theaters back in '83.
Man, I miss the drive-in theater, so much fun
There is not DAMN way Blue Thunder would out fly that 500 series helicopter.
If you like this you've got'ta see the airplane /helicopter chase scene in Fandango . Crazy Hippie & Cops . In Texas . Probably the best college roadtrip , easily the all time greatest college roadtrip movie ever made in my humble openion . If you can think of a better one please let me know thanks .
高校時代に彼女と二人で観ました傑作映画。ロイ・シャイダーめっちゃ恰好良かった^^ !!
4:09 Real pros, pointing the weapon towards the rotor.
Who in their right mind thought that they could go against an Apache look alike & heavily armed helicoptor.😂
Always said this deserves a modern remake..
Don't mess with Mrs Murphy.
Amigo, Buenos Dias :)
ロイさんは記憶に焼き付いてます🎉
うわっ、懐かしい～。やっぱり戦闘ヘリって独特のカッコ良さがあるなぁ。アクションとしては市街地でもいけるから各段に面白いし。
I❤ this move before airwolf
What's a disabled cop car without a dying siren
They don't make movies like this any more
“Catch you later“
Qué bien si ellos les disparan está súper bien pero si él les dispara le dicen que está loco😂😂
Did they ever allude to where prototype 01 was? The helicopter we see displays 02 on both engine exhausts.
Thought same
technically it's not the engine exhaust. The engine exhaust can be seen on the helicopter. That nice shiny tube in the back.
(background information: The helicopter was created from an SA341 Gazelle helicopter, as information can be found in many places on the net)
But why 02 is on the side of the helicopter, I have already thought about it many times
From what I read on that subject many years ago according to the writers, the 02 was the second prototype of the Apache helicopter program, with the 01 being what they called the Longbow Apache. Both prototypes being vastly different.
Those are neither exhausts or intakes, probably cosmetic to make the thing look more imposing. Good question though.
I always thought of them as armor plates to protect the engine
Dear Lord, she’s driving a Vega. She will never make it.
5:56 6:04
奥さんを助けに橋の下から出てくるところ今見てもしびれるわ！
Tq miss u😂😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰
Helicopter with a Gatling gun
8:52
Catch ya later 😮
Nálunk a nyolcvanas évek közepén vetitettek a mozik. Nagy dolog volt. Gyermekkori kedvencem a film. 😊
Junior did it 😊
6:42
日本語吹替版なんだから、もっと日本人が投稿してても良さそうなのにな。
超懐かしい
ブルーサンダー面白かったなぁ、リブートしてくれないかなぁ
me estoy volviendo loco
Ceter movies best
👍👍👍👍👍🥂
7:20
👍😉😎🚁
5:13
If you're a nice guy, nice things happen to you.
Catch ya later!
Shame Of Jane
2024 october.......legend b l u e t h u n d e r..........
Hal 9000
Using this kind of of police firepower was a nightmarish horror in the 1980's.......that is slowly and sadly coming true
first generation apache helicopter.....
Gazelle actually
Yo la fui a verla cine
supercopter is better
map host kit
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Cant temeber why he didnt just pick up the video and fly to thw stuido. Rather than get jis gf involved
insure
萎えた
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Rambo
Waste of time and mobile data, not recommend to anyone, very disappointed ☹️
This movie was kinda of a joke really. I'm a helicopter pilot and I give this a thumbs down.
But, if youre a nice guy, nice things happen to you!
phone f on
❤
....ESTOS LATINOS ESTROPEAN TODAS LAS PELICULAS😂😂😂