Distant Thunder
"A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son."
Originally released in 1988. Distant Thunder is a drama film. directed by Rick Rosenthal.
Starring Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, and Kerrie Keane
Synopsis
A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest. He finds himself unprepared for the changes that he will have to cope with, and when the vet tries to contact his son, he realizes that he has caused more damage than he had imagined.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$156.2K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $156,188
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distant Thunder about?
A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest. He finds himself unprepa...
Who directed Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
How long is Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Distant Thunder released?
Distant Thunder was released on November 11, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Distant Thunder?
The main cast of Distant Thunder includes Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown, Janet Margolin.