Blue Sky

Blue Sky

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

PG-13 1994 · 101 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Tony Richardson · Written by Jerry Leichtling

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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
Mitchell Ryan Ray Stevens
Dale Dye Col. Mike Anwalt
Timothy Scott Ned Owens
Annie Ross Lydia
Anna Klemp Becky Marshall
Anthony Rene Jones Helicopter Pilot

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