Thunderbolt
"George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy"
Originally released in 1929. Thunderbolt is a crime/drama film. directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Starring George Bancroft, Fay Wray, and Richard Arlen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Bancroft
as Thunderbolt Jim Lang
Fay Wray
as Ritzy
Richard Arlen
as Bob Moran
Tully Marshall
as Warden
Eugenie Besserer
as Mrs. Moran
James Spottswood
as 'Snapper' O'Shea
Fred Kohler
as 'Bad Al' Friedberg
Robert Elliott
as Prison chaplain
E.H. Calvert
as Dist. Atty. McKay
George Irving
as Mr. Corwin
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 k...
Who directed Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Thunderbolt released?
Thunderbolt was released on June 20, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thunderbolt?
The main cast of Thunderbolt includes George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen, Tully Marshall, Eugenie Besserer.