Crazy Thunder Road (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Crazy Thunder Road is an action and science fiction film directed by Gakuryu Ishii, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. When Ken, the leader of the once-notorious biker gang of Tokyo, falls in love with a barmaid, he quickly loses his rebellious ideals. The rest of the gang feels betrayed, especially the reputedly troubled kid Jin who revolts against his former friend.
Who’s in it. Crazy Thunder Road stars Tatsuo Yamada as Jin, Masamitsu Ohike as Yukio, Michiko Kitahara as Noriko and Koji Nanjo as Ken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Crazy Thunder Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy Thunder Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy Thunder Road tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy Thunder Road (1980)?
- In GB, Crazy Thunder Road is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crazy Thunder Road worth watching?
- Crazy Thunder Road holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy Thunder Road?
- Crazy Thunder Road stars Tatsuo Yamada, Masamitsu Ohike, Michiko Kitahara, Koji Nanjo and Masamitsu Daichi.
- When was Crazy Thunder Road released?
- Crazy Thunder Road was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.