Mission Thunderbolt (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Mission Thunderbolt is an action and thriller film directed by Godfrey Ho, running about 84 minutes. “A nightmare of intrigue and deception!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Explosive early Hong Kong actioner about a mysterious criminal known as the White Tycoon, who hires three top assassins to help him eliminate his rivals in two local mobs, the Scorpions and the Serpents.
Who’s in it. Mission Thunderbolt stars Jonathan Stierwald as Kubrick Brown from New York, Michael Chan as Hercules (archive footage), Steve Daw as Interpol Agent Scott and Chen Kuan-Tai as (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mission Thunderbolt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mission Thunderbolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mission Thunderbolt 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 Mission Thunderbolt (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mission Thunderbolt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mission Thunderbolt worth watching?
- Mission Thunderbolt holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mission Thunderbolt?
- Mission Thunderbolt stars Jonathan Stierwald, Michael Chan, Steve Daw, Chen Kuan-Tai and Summer Dora.
- When was Mission Thunderbolt released?
- Mission Thunderbolt was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.