Rolling Thunder
“Major Charles Rane has come home to war!”
Synopsis
A recently-returned Vietnam POW loses his family and his right hand during a violent home invasion, and seeks retribution against those responsible.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rolling Thunder (1977) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-03
Top Cast
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William Devane
Major Charles Rane
Tommy Lee Jones
Johnny Vohden
Linda Haynes
Linda Forchet
James Best
Texan
Dabney Coleman
Maxwell
Lisa Blake Richards
Janet
Luke Askew
Automatic Slim
Lawrason Driscoll
Cliff
James Victor
Lopez
Cassie Yates
Candy
Jordan Gerler
Mark
Jane Abbott
Sister
Jerry Brown
Patrolman #1
Jacque Burandt
Bebe
Anthony Castillo
Street Urchin
Charles Escamilla
T Bird
Rudy T. Gonzales
Bartender
Robert K. Guthrie
Reporter #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
(New York City, New York)
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Heywood Gould, Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Barry De Vorzon
- Original Title
- Rolling Thunder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Flynn
Heywood Gould, Paul Schrader
Barry De Vorzon
Jordan Cronenweth
Frank P. Keller
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Norman T. Herman, Lawrence Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
John Flynn
Director
Norman T. Herman
Producer
Barry De Vorzon
Original Music Composer
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Frank P. Keller
Editor
William H. Burton Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Heywood Gould
Screenplay
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rolling Thunder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rolling Thunder about?
A recently-returned Vietnam POW loses his family and his right hand during a violent home invasion, and seeks retribution against those responsible.
Who directed Rolling Thunder?
Rolling Thunder was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Rolling Thunder?
The principal cast of Rolling Thunder includes William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best, Dabney Coleman.
When was Rolling Thunder released and how long is it?
Rolling Thunder was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Rolling Thunder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rolling Thunder was composed by Barry De Vorzon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rolling Thunder?
Rolling Thunder holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).