Thunderbolt
霹靂火
“The stakes don't come much higher.”
Synopsis
In order to release his kidnapped sister, sports car mechanic, Chan Foh To, has to defeat a super-criminal street racer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Thunderbolt - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-31
Top Cast
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Jackie Chan
Jackie
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Amy Yip
Michael Wong
Steve Cannon
Dayo Wong Chi-Wah
Mr. Lam
Thorsten Nickel
Warner 'Cougar' Kaugman
Ken Lo Wai-Kwong
Kong
Kenya Sawada
Saw
Chor Yuen
Jackie's father
Daisy Woo Hoi-Yan
Jackie's sister
Annie Man Chung-Han
Jackie's sister
Yūzō Kayama
Coach Mirakami
Chin Ka-Lok
Coach's Assistant
Mari Eguro
Miss Kenya
Corey Yuen
The Doctor
William Duen Wai-Lun
Koo
Shing Fui-On
Illegal Racer
Peter Kam-Cheong Yung
Cheong - Mechanic
Michael Lieu
Jackie's Mechanic (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.44x
+$13.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Kwok, Gordon Chan
- Original Score
- Yang Bang Ean
- Original Title
- 霹靂火
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $3.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Chan
Philip Kwok, Gordon Chan, Chan Hing-Kai
Yang Bang Ean
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung, Cheng Siu-Keung
Chan Ki-Hop
Chua Lam, Leonard Horn, Jackie Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Chan
Director
Chua Lam
Producer
Leonard Horn
Producer
Jackie Chan
Producer
Philip Kwok
Screenplay
Gordon Chan
Screenplay
Chan Ki-Hop
Editor
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Director of Photography
Chan Hing-Kai
Writer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Yang Bang Ean
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbolt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunderbolt about?
In order to release his kidnapped sister, sports car mechanic, Chan Foh To, has to defeat a super-criminal street racer.
Who directed Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt was directed by Gordon Chan.
Who stars in Thunderbolt?
The principal cast of Thunderbolt includes Jackie Chan, Anita Yuen Wing-Yee, Michael Wong, Dayo Wong Chi-Wah, Thorsten Nickel.
When was Thunderbolt released and how long is it?
Thunderbolt was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt had a reported production budget of $3.8M and grossed $17M at the worldwide box office (4.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Thunderbolt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunderbolt was composed by Yang Bang Ean.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).