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Thunderbolt (1929)

NR · 1929-06-20 · 1h 25m · EN
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George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy

A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.

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Herman J. MankiewiczWriterJosef von SternbergDirector

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George BancroftGeorge BancroftThunderbolt Jim LangFay WrayFay WrayRitzyRichard ArlenRichard ArlenBob MoranTully MarshallTully MarshallWardenEugenie BessererEugenie BessererMrs. MoranJames SpottswoodJames Spottswood'Snapper' O'SheaFred KohlerFred Kohler'Bad Al' FriedbergRobert ElliottRobert ElliottPrison chaplainE.H. CalvertE.H. CalvertDist. Atty. McKayGeorge IrvingGeorge IrvingMr. CorwinMike DonlinMike DonlinKentucky SampsonS.S. StewartS.S. StewartConvict

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NoirPre-codeFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityNoir · Pre Code · Film NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference294381

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Frequently asked questions about Thunderbolt

What is Thunderbolt about?

A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.

How long is Thunderbolt?

Thunderbolt has a runtime of 85 minutes.