Thunder and Lightning
“It's 250 proof fun! - as they bust up the biggest moonshine racket in the country.”
Synopsis
A young man who hauls liquor for moonshiners comes up against a competing gang of moonshiners who intend to get rid of him and take over his operation.
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Thunder and Lightning ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-28
Top Cast
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David Carradine
Harley Thomas
Kate Jackson
Nancy Sue Hunnicutt
Roger C. Carmel
Ralph Junior Hunnicutt
Sterling Holloway
Hobe Carpenter
Eddie Barth
Rudi Volpone
Ron Feinberg
Bubba
George Murdock
Jake Summers
Patrick Cranshaw
Taylor
Charles Napier
Jim Bob
Hope Pomerance
Mrs. Hunnicutt
Malcolm Jones
Rainey
Charles Willeford
Bartender
Christopher Raynolds
Scooter
Claude Earl Jones
Carl
Emilio Rivera
Honeydew Driver
Royce D. Applegate
Mercedes-Benz Salesman (uncredited)
Allan Arkush
Snack Stand Operator at Beach (uncredited)
Richard Holden
Race Announcer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corey Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hjortsberg
- Original Score
- Andy Stein
- Original Title
- Thunder and Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Roger Corman Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corey Allen
William Hjortsberg
Andy Stein
James Pergola
Anthony Redman
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Stein
Original Music Composer
Anthony Redman
Editor
Corey Allen
Director
James Pergola
Director of Photography
Roger Corman
Producer
William Hjortsberg
Writer
Dyke Davis
Costume Design
Joie Chitwood Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder and Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder and Lightning about?
A young man who hauls liquor for moonshiners comes up against a competing gang of moonshiners who intend to get rid of him and take over his operation.
Who directed Thunder and Lightning?
Thunder and Lightning was directed by Corey Allen.
Who stars in Thunder and Lightning?
The principal cast of Thunder and Lightning includes David Carradine, Kate Jackson, Roger C. Carmel, Sterling Holloway, Eddie Barth.
When was Thunder and Lightning released and how long is it?
Thunder and Lightning was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder and Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder and Lightning was composed by Andy Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder and Lightning?
Thunder and Lightning holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).