Thunder Road
"More Savage Than The Tommy-Gun Massacre of the Roaring Twenties...TODAY'S BILLION-DOLLAR WHISKEY WAR!"
Originally released in 1958. Thunder Road is a crime/action film. directed by Arthur Ripley.
Starring Robert Mitchum, Gene Barry, and Jacques Aubuchon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- D.R.M. Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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. U...
Who directed Thunder Road?
Thunder Road was directed by Arthur Ripley.
How long is Thunder Road?
Thunder Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Thunder Road released?
Thunder Road was released on May 10, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thunder Road?
The main cast of Thunder Road includes Robert Mitchum, Gene Barry, Jacques Aubuchon, Keely Smith, Trevor Bardette.