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A Distant Thunder

  • 19781978
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
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A Distant Thunder (1978)
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
The second film, A Thief in the Night being the first, A Distant Thunder continues the story of Patty, a young woman living in the "end times" referred to in biblical prophecy. This action s... Read allThe second film, A Thief in the Night being the first, A Distant Thunder continues the story of Patty, a young woman living in the "end times" referred to in biblical prophecy. This action suspense thriller finds Patty living as a fugitive, trying to hide from the ever increasing... Read allThe second film, A Thief in the Night being the first, A Distant Thunder continues the story of Patty, a young woman living in the "end times" referred to in biblical prophecy. This action suspense thriller finds Patty living as a fugitive, trying to hide from the ever increasing evil around her. Relentlessly pursued and finally captured by the forces of UNITE, she is... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
390
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  • Director
    • Donald W. Thompson
  • Writers
    • Donald W. Thompson(story and screenplay)
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patty Dunning
    • Sally Johnson
    • Sandy Christen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Donald W. Thompson
  • Writers
    • Donald W. Thompson(story and screenplay)
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patty Dunning
    • Sally Johnson
    • Sandy Christen
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    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Patty Dunning
    • Patty Myersas Patty Myers
    Sally Johnson
    • Wenda Johnsonas Wenda Johnson
    Sandy Christen
    • Sandy Stevensas Sandy Stevens
    Thom Rachford
    • Jerry Bradfordas Jerry Bradford
    Maryann Rachford
    • Diane Bradfordas Diane Bradford
    Heidi Vaughn
    Heidi Vaughn
    • Woman with baby at hospitalas Woman with baby at hospital
    Russell S. Doughten Jr.
    • Reverend Matthew Turneras Reverend Matthew Turner
    • (as Russ Doughten Jr.)
    Kent Wagner
    • Kent Onanas Kent Onan
    Curtis Page
    Jean Berg
    Colleen Niday
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Jim Ites
    Timm Jackson
    Tim Doughten
    • The Missionaryas The Missionary
    Murial Hunt
    Don Beal
    Rick Town
    Herb Brown
    • Director
      • Donald W. Thompson
    • Writers
      • Donald W. Thompson(story and screenplay)
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(story and screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    The second film, A Thief in the Night being the first, A Distant Thunder continues the story of Patty, a young woman living in the "end times" referred to in biblical prophecy. This action suspense thriller finds Patty living as a fugitive, trying to hide from the ever increasing evil around her. Relentlessly pursued and finally captured by the forces of UNITE, she is given a choice: Either receive "the mark" or face death.
    • christian propaganda
    • end times
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    • dystopia
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      • It begins where "A Thief In the Night" ENDED...
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
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      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      This Evangelical Christian film was originally shown almost exclusively at churches.
    • Quotes

      Guard: I understand you're having a hard time making a decision.

      Patty: How would you know that?

      Wenda: You know, the medic at the hospital seemed to know an awful lot about us, also.

      Guard: Some of your friends are kind of concerned about your future. I think maybe you should hear what they have to say.

      [Sandy, Jerry and Diane approach them. They notice that Sandy has a mark on her right hand]

      Guard: .

      Patty: Sandy!

      Wenda: Oh, Sandy!

      Patty: You're a Christian!

      Sandy: Oh, Patty. Anyone can say they're a Christian.

      Patty: But I thought that Jonathon...

      Diane: Jonathon was one of us, but he had nothing to do with the trap that Sandy set for you.

      Wenda: Sandy, why didn't you stay with us all day?

      Jerry: She was trying to keep those fanatics from encouraging you into making a foolish decision.

      Diane: Yeah. Actually, it's simple. You can lose your head

      [glances at the guillotine]

      Diane: , or you can go free. To work, to buy, to eat. To live a normal life, just like before.

    • Connections
      Followed by Image of the Beast (1981)

    User reviews9

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    Good Movie
    This is a good sequel to the first, Thief in the Night. The continuation of the main character, Patty, and the "villian," Diane gives it continuity. New characters are also introduced.
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    • Victorias_Secret
    • Jun 1, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Russ Doughten Films/Mustard Seed International (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Thief in the Night II: A Distant Thunder
    • Filming locations
      • Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    • Production company
      • Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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