About Blown Away

Released in 1994, "Blown Away" is an action-packed thriller about a former Irish Republican Army explosive expert who becomes a serial bomber set on revenge. The movie was directed by Stephen Hopkins and filmed in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jimmy Dove (Jeff Bridges), an explosives disposal expert for Boston’s Bomb Squad, was once a member of the IRA. When Ryan Gaerity (Tommy Lee Jones), an old enemy and fellow IRA operative, escapes from prison, he seeks revenge against Jimmy by placing bombs around Boston. As Jimmy races against time to stop Ryan's destructive rampage, he must confront his own conflicted past and the real reason he left the IRA.

Making / Production

"Blown Away" was directed by Stephen Hopkins with production by Pen Densham and Richard Barton Lewis. The film was released under the banners of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Trilogy Entertainment Group.

Actors

• Jeff Bridges as Jimmy Dove: A Boston bomb squad officer, Bridges portrays a layered character forced to face his past and present foes.
• Tommy Lee Jones as Ryan Gaerity: Jones gives an intense performance as the vengeful Irish bomber.
• Suzy Amis as Kate Dove: Amis supports the lead actors with a strong portrayal of Jimmy’s determined and passionate wife.
• Lloyd Bridges as Max O'Bannon: Lloyd Bridges appears as Jimmy Dove's adoptive father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Famous Father-Son Duo: This was the first movie in which Jeff Bridges starred with his real-life father, Lloyd Bridges.
• Boston Filming: Although set in Boston, certain scenes were shot in the seaside town of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
• Explosive Scenes: The film had a large budget of $28 milllion, much of which went towards the complex and incredible explosion scenes throughout the film.

Quotes

• Jimmy Dove: "We're not defusing a bomb; we're dealing with a man."
• Ryan Gaerity: "Life sure has a sick sense of humor, doesn't it?"
• Kate Dove: "You can't keep running from this."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for "Blown Away" was composed by Alan Silvestri, renowned for his work on many other blockbuster films.
• Among the memorable songs featured in the film was "The Patty Wagon," performed by the Irish rock band, U2.