Thunder Road (1958)
Thunder Road is a 1958 crime movie directed by Arthur Ripley, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Gene Barry and Jacques Aubuchon.
Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.
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What is Thunder Road about?
Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.
When was Thunder Road released?
Thunder Road was released on 10 May 1958.
How long is Thunder Road?
Thunder Road runs 1h 32m.
Who made Thunder Road?
Thunder Road was directed by Arthur Ripley.
Where can I watch Thunder Road?
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Where to watch Thunder Road
Stream: ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
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Cast
- Robert Mitchum as Lucas Doolin
- Gene Barry as Troy Barrett
- Jacques Aubuchon as Carl Kogan
- Keely Smith as Francie Wymore
- Trevor Bardette as Vernon Doolin
- Sandra Knight as Roxanna Ledbetter
- James Mitchum as Robin Doolin
- Betsy Holt as Mary Barrett (uncredited)
- Francis Koon as Sarah Doolin (uncredited)
- Randy Sparks as Guitarist (uncredited)
- Mitchell Ryan as Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)
- Peter Breck as Stacey Gouge (uncredited)