Blue Sky (1994)

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

Director:

Tony Richardson

Writers:

Rama Laurie Stagner (story), Rama Laurie Stagner (screenplay),

Stars:

Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Powers Boothe

Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Lange	...	Carly Marshall
Tommy Lee Jones	...	Hank Marshall
Powers Boothe	...	Vince Johnson
Carrie Snodgress	...	Vera Johnson
Amy Locane	...	Alex Marshall
Chris O'Donnell	...	Glenn Johnson
Mitch Ryan	...	Ray Stevens (as Mitchell Ryan)
Dale Dye	...	Col. Mike Anwalt
Timothy Scott	...	Ned Owens (as Tim Scott)
Annie Ross	...	Lydia
Anna Klemp	...	Becky Marshall
Anthony Rene Jones	...	Helicopter Pilot
Jay H. Seidl	...	Soldier on Island
David Bradford	...	Soldier #1
Matt Battaglia	...	NATO Soldier

Storyline

Hank Marshall is a tough, square-jawed, straitlaced Army engineer and nuclear science expert, assigned to help conduct weapons-testing in 1950's 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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Plot Keywords:

army | military | military base | alabama | daughter | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Céu Azul

Filming Locations:

Alabama, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$3,359,465 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Heathrow Productions, Orion Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Completed in 1991, but not released until 1994 due to Orion Pictures' bankruptcy.

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Goofs

Toward the beginning of the film when Carly says to Hank, "C'mon, have a drink. It'll make you feel better.", her lips don't move.

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Quotes

Carly Marshall: I suppose we all have to grow old someday. I just don't think you got to look bad in the process.

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Connections

References Gone with the Wind (1939)

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Soundtracks

"Venus"
Written by Edward Marshall
Performed by Frankie Avalon
Courtesy of Dominion Entertainment, Inc.

User Reviews

A bimbo is not always what she seems.

wow! Jessica Lange is so good in this movie it is embarrassing! She owns the screen in every one of her scenes. Tommy Lee Jones to his credit- lets her be the star of the movie. Though the plot is a little implausible- just like David sent off Bathsheba's husband to certain death- to seduce her- the army didn't reckon with the power of a strong and slightly crazy woman. The teenagers in the film add to its poignancy. On the surface the Marshall family seems dysfunctional- but actually- with love they function very well.