Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
“Thunderbolt… the man with the reputation. Lightfoot… the kid who's about to make one!”
Synopsis
With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-07
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Thunderbolt
Jeff Bridges
Lightfoot
George Kennedy
Red Leary
Geoffrey Lewis
Eddie Goody
Catherine Bach
Melody
Gary Busey
Curly
Roy Jenson
Dunlop
Burton Gilliam
Welder
Claudia Lennear
Secretary
Bill McKinney
Crazy Driver
Vic Tayback
Mario Pinski
Dub Taylor
Station Attendant
Gregory Walcott
Used Car Salesman
Eugene Elman
Tourist
Erica Hagen
Waitress
Luanne Roberts
Suburban Housewife
June Fairchild
Gloria
Leslie Oliver
Teenager
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.25x
+$21M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cimino
- Original Score
- Dee Barton
- Original Title
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- Malpaso Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cimino
Michael Cimino
Dee Barton
Frank Stanley
Ferris Webster
Robert Daley
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Daley
Producer
Michael Cimino
Director
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
Dee Barton
Original Music Composer
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Cimino
Writer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot about?
With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.
Who directed Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was directed by Michael Cimino.
Who stars in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
The principal cast of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot includes Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach.
When was Thunderbolt and Lightfoot released and how long is it?
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $25M at the worldwide box office (6.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was composed by Dee Barton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).