Blue Sky (1994)

Blue Sky is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Tony Richardson and written by Rama Laurie Stagner, Arlene Sarner, and Jerry Leichtling. The film stars Jessica Lange and Tommy Lee Jones, with supporting performances from Powers Boothe, Carrie Snodgress, Amy Locane, Chris O'Donnell, and Mitchell Ryan. Set in the 1960s, the story follows a U.S. Army engineer who becomes entangled in a military nuclear cover-up while navigating the challenges posed by his wife's increasingly erratic behavior. The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of screenwriter Rama Laurie Stagner's parents during her father's military service.

Blue Sky was Richardson's final film before his death in 1991, and its release was delayed until September 1994. Though a box office disappointment, the film received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Lange's performance. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress, as well as a Golden Globe Award, becoming the second actress to win both Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress Oscars. The film's score was composed by Jack Nitzsche.