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Blue Sky (1994)

In a world of secrets, love is the most powerful weapon.

DramaRomance

Hank Marshall is a tough, square-jawed, straitlaced Army engineer and nuclear science expert, assigned to help conduct weapons testing in 1950s America. Hank has become a thorn in the side of the Army, though, for a couple of very different reasons. He is an outspoken opponent of atmospheric testing, though his superiors hold contrary views and want to squelch his concerns...and his reports. The other problem is his wife, Carly. She is voluptuous and volatile, wreaking havoc in his personal life and stirring up intrigue at each new Army base.

Release Date
September 16, 1994
Runtime
1h 41m
Rating
6.1/10 (152 votes)

Director: Tony Richardson

Cast: Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Powers Boothe, Carrie Snodgress, Amy Locane, Chris O'Donnell, Mitchell Ryan, Dale Dye

Production: Heathrow Productions, Orion Pictures
husband wife relationshipalabamanuclear missilehand grenademilitary baseatomic bomb testnymphomaniacdysfunctional marriagemental illness1950s
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Blue Sky

In a world of secrets, love is the most powerful weapon.

In a world of secrets, love is the most powerful weapon.

6.1
101 min

Hank Marshall is a tough, square-jawed, straitlaced Army engineer and nuclear science expert, assigned to help conduct weapons testing in 1950s America. Hank has become a thorn in the side of the Army, though, for a couple of very different reasons. He is an outspoken opponent of atmospheric testing, though his superiors hold contrary views and want to squelch his concerns...and his reports. The other problem is his wife, Carly. She is voluptuous and volatile, wreaking havoc in his personal life and stirring up intrigue at each new Army base.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/16/1994
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Cast

Jessica Lange

as Carly Marshall

Tommy Lee Jones

as Hank Marshall

Powers Boothe

as Vince Johnson

Carrie Snodgress

as Vera Johnson

Amy Locane

as Alex Marshall

Chris O'Donnell

as Glenn Johnson

Mitchell Ryan

as Ray Stevens

Dale Dye

as Col. Mike Anwalt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Sky about?

Hank Marshall is a tough, square-jawed, straitlaced Army engineer and nuclear science expert, assigned to help conduct weapons testing in 1950s America. Hank has become a thorn in the side of the Army…

How long is Blue Sky?

1h 41m

When was Blue Sky released?

September 16, 1994

Who directed Blue Sky?

Tony Richardson

Who stars in Blue Sky?

Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Powers Boothe

What genre is Blue Sky?

Drama, Romance

What is Blue Sky rated?

PG-13

Is Blue Sky available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel