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Thunderstruck (2004) -- After a near death experience, five Boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. 12 years later, having gone their different ways, they come together to fulfill the promise.

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Director:
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Darren Ashton (written by)
Shaun Angus Hall (written by)
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Release Date:
20 May 2004 (Australia) more
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Break every rule but never break a promise more
Plot:
After a near death experience, five Boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. 12 years later, having gone their different ways, they come together to fulfill the promise. full summary | add synopsis
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4 nominations more
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Sam Worthington
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quirky Australian more (11 total)

Cast

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Damon Gameau ... Sonny
Stephen Curry ... Ben

Ryan Johnson ... Lloyd

Callan Mulvey ... Sam

Sam Worthington ... Ronnie
Kestie Morassi ... Amy

Rachel Gordon ... Molly

Vito de Francesco ... Head Chef
John Merkel ... Rob Wallace
Jennifer Wall ... Twister Woman
Al Clark ... Gary Geffen
John Sheerin ... Mr. Jones
Judi Farr ... Mrs. Jones
Peter Longbottom ... Male Jingle Singer
Jenny Dunstan ... Female Jingle Singer / Singing Duo
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Also Known As:
Thunder Struck (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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Australia:98 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The State Premier in the film is played by the actual Western Australian State Premier, Dr. Geoff Gallop, at the time of filming. more
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Errors in geography: The boys head north out of Sydney over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to get to Freemantle. A very long way round. more
Quotes:
Sam: [Last lines] Hey Lloyd! You can be in the band!
Lloyd: YEEEEEAAAAAH!
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References The Karate Kid (1984) more
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Psychomanix more

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quirky Australian, 24 October 2007
9/10
Author: kraymond-5 from Australia

In terms of genre, this is a cross between a road movie (a drive across Australia by 4 men) and a comedy.

But to appreciate this film, you probably need to know a lot about Australia and its culture and a reasonable amount about the rock group AC/DC, especially their early years. So probably the ideal viewer is a middle-aged Australian! I suspect other viewers simply may not understand the jokes nor recognise the many Australian actors and non-actors in cameo roles, that make the film such a delight.

The pilgrimage to the grave of Bon Scott's grave is a real-life phenomena, with thousands of people visiting the grave every year, and apparently this film has contributed to even larger numbers of ACDC fans making the trip, so life does imitate art!

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