Blue Steel (1990)

For a rookie cop, there's one thing more dangerous than uncovering a killer's fantasy...becoming it.

Blue Steel (1990) poster

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!

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brad Fiedel
Cinematography: Amir Mokri
Editing: Lee Percy
Production: Lightning Pictures, Precision Films, Mack-Taylor Productions, Pressman Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Twisted Psychological Thriller

Keywords

new york city, strong woman, psychopath, obsession, internal affairs, psychological thriller, series of murders, female cop, cat and mouse, policewoman, rookie cop, childhood friends, woman director, armed robbery, commodities trader

Trailer

Blue Steel Trailer

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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 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?
Blue Steel stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Peña, Louise Fletcher, Philip Bosco.
How long is Blue Steel?
Blue Steel has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Blue Steel?
Blue Steel is a Thriller film.
How much did Blue Steel gross?
Blue Steel grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was Blue Steel produced?
Blue Steel was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Blue Steel?
The themes of Blue Steel include: A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Twisted Psychological Thriller.