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Thunder Run

"For 200 miles, the action never stops!"

October 22, 1985 1h 24m 4.1/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Thunder Run is a thriller/action film. directed by Gary Hudson. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Forrest Tucker, John Ireland, and John Shepherd

Synopsis

A vicious band of nuclear terrorists is threatening America's atomic weapons research. Truck jockey Charlie Morrison volunteers for a last-ditch, suicide scheme to lure them into a trap, baited with a vital shipment of bomb-grade plutonium. Soon, Charlie's high-balling it down a remote desert road with a small army of lethally equipped bandits zeroing in on him. Charlie's secret weapon? "Big Thunder", a 65-foot, 18-wheeled war wagon of merciless high-tech destruction!

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 22, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 4.1/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Panache Productions
  • Lynn-Davis Productions
  • The Cannon Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunder Run about?

A vicious band of nuclear terrorists is threatening America's atomic weapons research. Truck jockey Charlie Morrison volunteers for a last-ditch, suicide scheme to lure them into a trap, baited wit...

Who directed Thunder Run?

Thunder Run was directed by Gary Hudson.

How long is Thunder Run?

Thunder Run has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Thunder Run released?

Thunder Run was released on October 22, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Thunder Run?

The main cast of Thunder Run includes Forrest Tucker, John Ireland, John Shepherd, Jill Whitlow, Wallace Langham.