A Distant Thunder(1978)
It begins where "A Thief In the Night" ENDED...
A Distant Thunder Synopsis
Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the Mark of the Beast. Patty knows what lies ahead if she takes the mark but can still not believe in Christ.When those around her try to comfort her and encourage her to accept the Lord, she lashes out at them.
A Distant Thunder (1978) is a science fiction, horror, fantasy, drama and thriller film directed by Donald W. Thompson, released on May 24, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Patty Dunning, Sally Johnson, Thom Rachford and Maryann Rachford. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald W. Thompson
- Writers:
- Donald W. Thompson, Donald W. Thompson, Russ Doughten
- Producers:
- Donald W. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- James L. Berry
- Production:
- Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
- Status:
- Released
A Distant Thunder Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Patty Dunning
Patty Dunning
as Patty Myers
- Sally Johnson
Sally Johnson
as Wenda Johnson
- Thom Rachford
Thom Rachford
as Jerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)
- Maryann Rachford
Maryann Rachford
as Diane Bradford
Heidi Vaughn
as Woman with baby at hospital
- Russ Doughten
Russ Doughten
as Reverend Matthew Turner
- Kent Wagner
Kent Wagner
- Curtis Page
Curtis Page
- Jean Berg
Jean Berg
- Sandy Christen
Sandy Christen
as (as Sandy Stevens )
- Colleen Niday
Colleen Niday
- Tim Doughten
Tim Doughten
Key crew
Directed by Donald W. Thompson, written by Donald W. Thompson, Donald W. Thompson and Russ Doughten, produced by Donald W. Thompson.
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A Distant Thunder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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A Distant Thunder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Distant Thunder online?
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A Distant Thunder (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Distant Thunder?
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The main cast of A Distant Thunder (1978) includes Patty Dunning, Sally Johnson, Thom Rachford, Maryann Rachford and Heidi Vaughn. The film was directed by Donald W. Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Distant Thunder released?
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A Distant Thunder was released on May 24, 1978 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is A Distant Thunder worth watching?
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A Distant Thunder (1978) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.