{"product_id":"blue-thunder-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-1983-arrow-bluethunder-john-badham-roy-scheider","title":"Blue Thunder 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 1983 Arrow Bluethunder John Badham Roy Scheider","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order item scheduled for release on May 5, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSince this is a pre-order, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eit must be checked out on its own and cannot be combined with other orders\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOrders will ship on or around the release date, pending receipt of the product from our distributor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer to pay upon arrival? Just drop us an email and we’ll be happy to add you to the list so your copy is secured. 😊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA punchy snapshot of Reagan-era paranoia, powered by Hollywood muscle!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Arrow Films' 4K Ultra HD for \u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Thunder. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eIn 1983, director John Badham (\u003cem\u003eWarGames\u003c\/em\u003e) followed his smash hit \u003cem\u003eSaturday Night Fever\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eBlue Thunder,\u003c\/em\u003e an adrenaline-packed fusion of techno-thriller grit and blockbuster spectacle. This tale of airborne surveillance and institutional overreach became a defining genre snapshot of Reagan-era anxiety, shot through with Hollywood muscle and a prescient distrust of unchecked technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoy Scheider (\u003cem\u003eJaws\u003c\/em\u003e) stars as Frank Murphy, a veteran LAPD helicopter pilot picked to test-fly Blue Thunder, an experimental attack chopper bristling with unprecedented surveillance capabilities. When Murphy uncovers a covert plot to weaponize the aircraft for domestic policing, he takes to the skies in open rebellion. Hunted through the city by his own unit and shadowy government architects, Murphy’s final patrol becomes a white-knuckle fight for justice – and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-starring Warren Oates (\u003cem\u003eBring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia\u003c\/em\u003e), Malcolm McDowell (\u003cem\u003eA Clockwork Orange\u003c\/em\u003e), and Candy Clark (\u003cem\u003eAmerican Graffiti\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eBlue Thunder\u003c\/em\u003e delivers heart-pounding suspense and sky-high stakes. A landmark of analog-age futurism, it remains a razor-sharp thrill ride that fires on all cylinders from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Skinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Dennis Capicik and original production notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K restoration from the original negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal restored lossless 2.0 stereo audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional DTS-HD MA 5.1 remix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchival audio commentary by director John Badham, editor Frank Morriss, and motion control supervisor Hoyt Yeatman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlight Risk, \u003c\/em\u003ea brand new interview with director John Badham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Rollercoaster Ride,\u003c\/em\u003e a brand new interview with actor Candy Clark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCatching Up,\u003c\/em\u003e a brand new interview with actor Malcolm McDowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRide with the Angels: Making Blue Thunder,\u003c\/em\u003e an archival three-part documentary from 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Special: Building Blue Thunder, \u003c\/em\u003ean archival featurette from 2006 on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchival 1983 promotion featurette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheatrical trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Year: 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning Time: 109\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtitles: English SDH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect Ratio: 2.35:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46254509686955,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2768\/6315\/files\/Blue-Thunder.jpg?v=1772386873","url":"https:\/\/goodieemporium.com\/products\/blue-thunder-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-1983-arrow-bluethunder-john-badham-roy-scheider","provider":"Goodie Emporium ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}