Rolling Thunder(1977)
“Major Charles Rane has come home to war!”
Overview
A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.
Director
John Flynn
Studio
American International Pictures
Budget
$2M
Cast
William Devane
as Major Charles Rane
Tommy Lee Jones
as Johnny Vohden
Linda Haynes
as Linda Forchet
James Best
as Texan
Dabney Coleman
as Maxwell
Lisa Blake Richards
as Janet
Luke Askew
as Automatic Slim
Lawrason Driscoll
as Cliff
James Victor
as Lopez
Cassie Yates
as Candy
Jordan Gerler
as Mark
Jane Abbott
as Sister
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
American International Pictures • Lawrence Gordon Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rolling Thunder?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rolling Thunder (1977).
What is Rolling Thunder about?▼
A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.
Who directed Rolling Thunder?▼
Rolling Thunder was directed by John Flynn and released in 1977. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Rolling Thunder?▼
Rolling Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Rolling Thunder?▼
The cast of Rolling Thunder includes William Devane as Major Charles Rane, Tommy Lee Jones as Johnny Vohden, Linda Haynes as Linda Forchet, James Best as Texan, Dabney Coleman as Maxwell and more.
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