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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

  • 1974
  • R
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
27K
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Clint Eastwood in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
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With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.

  • Director
    • Michael Cimino
  • Writer
    • Michael Cimino
  • Stars
    • Clint Eastwood
    • Jeff Bridges
    • George Kennedy
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,984
    196
    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writer
      • Michael Cimino
    • Stars
      • Clint Eastwood
      • Jeff Bridges
      • George Kennedy
    • 143User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Thunderbolt and Lightfoot: Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:58
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    Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, and George Kennedy in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, and Geoffrey Lewis in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, and George Kennedy in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Jeff Bridges in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, and George Kennedy in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
    Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

    Top cast

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    Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood
    • Thunderbolt
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Lightfoot
    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Red Leary
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Eddie Goody
    Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach
    • Melody
    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Curly
    • (as Garey Busey)
    Jack Dodson
    Jack Dodson
    • Vault Manager
    Eugene Elman
    • Tourist
    • (as Gene Elman)
    Burton Gilliam
    Burton Gilliam
    • Welder
    Roy Jenson
    Roy Jenson
    • Dunlop
    Claudia Lennear
    Claudia Lennear
    • Secretary
    Bill McKinney
    Bill McKinney
    • Crazy Driver
    Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback
    • Mario Pinski
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Station Attendant
    Gregory Walcott
    Gregory Walcott
    • Used Car Salesman
    Erica Hagen
    Erica Hagen
    • Waitress
    Alvin Childress
    • Janitor
    Virginia Baker
    • Couple at Station
    • Director
      • Michael Cimino
    • Writer
      • Michael Cimino
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When writer and director Michael Cimino was discussing this movie with Jeff Bridges, he told Bridges it was his job to make Clint Eastwood laugh both on and off-camera, and he did.
    • Goofs
      When Gloria is getting dressed after having sex with Thunderbolt, her bra disappears completely when she puts her dress on.
    • Quotes

      Young Boy: [Goody, with Red along, are in a tiny ice-cream vendor's truck] You're early. You're supposed to go down the next street first, then come up here.

      Eddie Goody: Well, listen. While we're here, can I sell you anything?

      Young Boy: No, I'm waiting for Judy Ann. They have a better flavor of pistachio.

      Red Leary: Look, kid, go fuck a duck.

    • Connections
      Featured in Biography: Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Do I Go from Here
      Composed by Paul Williams

      Performed by Paul Williams

    User reviews143

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Old Movie that still kicks
    This film has a few weak spots in the script, but I sure like it. A heist movie, with a mean Kennedy in it. Jeff and Clent never made another movie, and they could be like Redford and Newman; they have movie chemistry. TBS edits this film too much, its recomended watching on video. Worth renting 7/10.
    helpful•33
    14
    • mm-39
    • Apr 11, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Letzten beißen die Hunde
    • Filming locations
      • Diversion Lake, Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana, USA(lake scene, Clint Eastwood fixes his shoulder)
    • Production company
      • The Malpaso Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,700,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,700,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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