Blue Steel
"For a rookie cop, there's one thing more dangerous than uncovering a killer's fantasy...becoming it."
Originally released in 1990. Blue Steel is a thriller film. directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, and Clancy Brown
Synopsis
Rookie cop Megan Turner orders a burglar to drop his gun. He whirls to shoot. Too late. Turner fires, killing him instantly. When someone lifts the assailant's gun from the crime scene, the police hold Turner accountable for killing an unarmed man. That same someone carves Turner's name into the bullets and uses them in a series of murders. Turner teams up with detective Nick Mann to clear her name and catch the killer. But she is drawn into a deadly game of wits with a psychopath who's always one step ahead… and much closer than she thinks!
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (441 votes)
Box Office
$8.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Officer Megan Turner
Ron Silver
as Eugene Hunt
Clancy Brown
as Detective Nick Mann
Elizabeth Peña
as Tracy Perez
Louise Fletcher
as Shirley Turner
Philip Bosco
as Frank Turner
Kevin Dunn
as Asst. Chief Stanley Hoyt
Richard Jenkins
as Attorney Mel Dawson
Markus Flanagan
as Husband
Mary Mara
as Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $8,217,997
Production Companies
- Lightning Pictures
- Precision Films
- Mack-Taylor Productions
- Pressman Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Steel about?
Rookie cop Megan Turner orders a burglar to drop his gun. He whirls to shoot. Too late. Turner fires, killing him instantly. When someone lifts the assailant's gun from the crime scene, the police ...
Who directed Blue Steel?
Blue Steel was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
How long is Blue Steel?
Blue Steel has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Blue Steel released?
Blue Steel was released on March 16, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blue Steel?
The main cast of Blue Steel includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Peña, Louise Fletcher.
Is Blue Steel worth watching?
Blue Steel has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 441 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.