The Thunderbolt (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1912, The Thunderbolt is a drama film, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. A broker who was trying to get rich dishonestly, found himself in danger of arrest. Just as he was preparing for flight a neighbor entered. This man had been poor all his life, but coming unexpectedly into a legacy of $10,000, decided that the broker was the man who could invest the money for him.
Who’s in it. The Thunderbolt stars James Cruze as The Dishonest Broker, David Thompson as The Poor Man, Jean Darnell as The Poor Man's Wife and William Garwood as The Poor Couple's Son, as an Adult, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Thunderbolt sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thunderbolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thunderbolt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thunderbolt (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thunderbolt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thunderbolt worth watching?
- The Thunderbolt holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thunderbolt?
- The Thunderbolt stars James Cruze, David Thompson, Jean Darnell, William Garwood and Mignon Anderson.
- When was The Thunderbolt released?
- The Thunderbolt was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.