Thunder Road
“More Savage Than The Tommy-Gun Massacre of the Roaring Twenties...TODAY'S BILLION-DOLLAR WHISKEY WAR!”
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.
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Thunder Road (1958) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-27
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Lucas Doolin
Gene Barry
Troy Barrett
Jacques Aubuchon
Carl Kogan
Keely Smith
Francie Wymore
Trevor Bardette
Vernon Doolin
Sandra Knight
Roxanna Ledbetter
James Mitchum
Robin Doolin
Betsy Holt
Mary Barrett (uncredited)
Francis Koon
Sarah Doolin (uncredited)
Randy Sparks
Guitarist (uncredited)
Mitchell Ryan
Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)
Peter Breck
Stacey Gouge (uncredited)
Peter Hornsby
Lucky - Kogan's Henchman (uncredited)
Jerry Hardin
Niles Penland (uncredited)
Robert Porterfield
Preacher (uncredited)
Charles Elledge
Jimmy (uncredited)
Christopher Mitchum
Washboard Player (uncredited)
Jack Perry
Kogan Henchman Killed in Car Crash (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Ripley
- Screenplay & Story
- James Atlee Phillips, Walter Wise
- Original Score
- Jack Marshall
- Original Title
- Thunder Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- D.R.M. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Ripley
James Atlee Phillips, Walter Wise, Robert Mitchum
Jack Marshall
Alan Stensvold, David Ettenson, Karl Malkames
Harry Marker
Robert Mitchum, Arthur Ripley
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Marker
Editor
Alan Stensvold
Director of Photography
David Ettenson
Director of Photography
Arthur Ripley
Director
Robert Mitchum
Producer
James Atlee Phillips
Screenplay
Arthur Ripley
Producer
Jack Marshall
Original Music Composer
Walter Wise
Screenplay
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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. 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.
Who directed Thunder Road?
Thunder Road was directed by Arthur Ripley.
Who stars in Thunder Road?
The principal cast of Thunder Road includes Robert Mitchum, Gene Barry, Jacques Aubuchon, Keely Smith, Trevor Bardette.
When was Thunder Road released and how long is it?
Thunder Road was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder Road was composed by Jack Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder Road?
Thunder Road holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).