Thunderbolt
“George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy”
Synopsis
A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.
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George Bancroft
Thunderbolt Jim Lang
Fay Wray
Ritzy
Richard Arlen
Bob Moran
Tully Marshall
Warden
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Moran
James Spottswood
'Snapper' O'Shea
Fred Kohler
'Bad Al' Friedberg
Robert Elliott
Prison chaplain
E.H. Calvert
Dist. Atty. McKay
George Irving
Mr. Corwin
Mike Donlin
Kentucky Sampson
S.S. Stewart
Convict
William L. Thorne
Police Inspector
Theresa Harris
Singer
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Bit Role
Louise Beavers
Black Cat Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, Charles Furthman, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Title
- Thunderbolt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Jules Furthman, Charles Furthman, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Henry W. Gerrard
Helen Lewis
B.P. Fineman
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
B.P. Fineman
Producer
Helen Lewis
Editor
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Writer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.
Who directed Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Thunderbolt?
The principal cast of Thunderbolt includes George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen, Tully Marshall, Eugenie Besserer.
When was Thunderbolt released and how long is it?
Thunderbolt was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).