Thunder Road(1958)
“More Savage Than The Tommy-Gun Massacre of the Roaring Twenties...TODAY'S BILLION-DOLLAR WHISKEY WAR!”
Overview
Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.
Director
Arthur Ripley
Studio
D.R.M. Productions
Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Lucas Doolin
Gene Barry
as Troy Barrett
Jacques Aubuchon
as Carl Kogan
Keely Smith
as Francie Wymore
Trevor Bardette
as Vernon Doolin
Sandra Knight
as Roxanna Ledbetter
James Mitchum
as Robin Doolin
Betsy Holt
as Mary Barrett (uncredited)
Francis Koon
as Sarah Doolin (uncredited)
Randy Sparks
as Guitarist (uncredited)
Mitchell Ryan
as Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)
Peter Breck
as Stacey Gouge (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
D.R.M. Productions
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Where can I watch Thunder Road?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Thunder Road (1958).
What is Thunder Road about?▼
Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.
Who directed Thunder Road?▼
Thunder Road was directed by Arthur Ripley and released in 1958. It is a crime, action, thriller film.
How long is Thunder Road?▼
Thunder Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Thunder Road?▼
The cast of Thunder Road includes Robert Mitchum as Lucas Doolin, Gene Barry as Troy Barrett, Jacques Aubuchon as Carl Kogan, Keely Smith as Francie Wymore, Trevor Bardette as Vernon Doolin and more.
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