Blue Steel
“For a rookie cop, there's one thing more dangerous than uncovering a killer's fantasy...becoming it.”
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!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blue Steel (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-21
Top Cast
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Officer Megan Turner
Ron Silver
Eugene Hunt
Clancy Brown
Detective Nick Mann
Elizabeth Peña
Tracy Perez
Louise Fletcher
Shirley Turner
Philip Bosco
Frank Turner
Kevin Dunn
Asst. Chief Stanley Hoyt
Richard Jenkins
Attorney Mel Dawson
Markus Flanagan
Husband
Mary Mara
Wife
Skipp Lynch
Instructor
Mike Hodge
Police Commissioner
Mike Starr
Superintendent
Chris Walker
Officer Jeff Travers
Tom Sizemore
Wool Cap
David Ilku
Counterman
Andrew Hubatsek
Cashier
Joe Jamrog
Doorman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Blue Steel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- Lightning Pictures, Precision Films, Mack-Taylor Productions, Pressman Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
Brad Fiedel
Amir Mokri, Constantine Makris
Lee Percy
Lawrence Kasanoff, Edward R. Pressman, Oliver Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Oliver Stone
Producer
Lee Percy
Editor
Kathryn Bigelow
Director
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Toby Corbett
Production Design
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Kathryn Bigelow
Writer
Eric Red
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Steel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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!
Who directed Blue Steel?
Blue Steel was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Who stars in Blue Steel?
The principal cast of Blue Steel includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Peña, Louise Fletcher.
When was Blue Steel released and how long is it?
Blue Steel was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Blue Steel make at the box office?
Blue Steel grossed $8.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Blue Steel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Steel was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Steel?
Blue Steel holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).