Thunderbolt… the man with the reputation. Lightfoot… the kid who's about to make one!
With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) is a comedy, adventure and crime film directed by Michael Cimino, released on May 23, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 670 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Clint Eastwood
as Thunderbolt
Jeff Bridges
as Lightfoot
George Kennedy
as Red Leary
Geoffrey Lewis
as Eddie Goody
Catherine Bach
as Melody
Gary Busey
as Curly
Roy Jenson
as Dunlop
Burton Gilliam
as Welder
Claudia Lennear
as Secretary
Bill McKinney
as Crazy Driver
Vic Tayback
as Mario Pinski
Dub Taylor
as Station Attendant
Directed by Michael Cimino, written by Michael Cimino, produced by Robert Daley.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 670 ratings.
***A Tarantino flick two decades before they existed*** A preacher (Clint Eastwood) with a past to hide is chased by a lunatic gunman (George Kennedy) in northern Montana. He inadvertently teams-up with a young scalawag (Jeff Daniels) and they concoct a mad heist with a couple of the former’s old partners. Written & directed by Michael Cimino, “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” (1974) was the infamous director’s debut and…
Reviewed on March 4, 2019
A hit-and-miss, if still probably good, 1974 film. <em>'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot'</em> fails as a comedy but actually does work as a road trip/heist movie, even with a surprisingly sombre ending. To further the mixed bag feeling, I found the acting talent to be just that. I'd say this is one of Clint Eastwood's weakest performances, though Jeff Bridges has a lot of fun and is the standout in his role. George…
Reviewed on January 19, 2022
"Thunderbolt" (Clint Eastwood) makes a living posing as a priest in backwater chapels when he is rumbled by a man who knows who he really is. By pure chance, he makes good his escape by climbing into the car of a passing motorist, whom he quickly nicknames "Lightfoot" (Jeff Bridges). This younger man is captivated by the excitement of his new best pal, and with the two of them actually getting on quite well they…
Reviewed on December 7, 2024
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The main cast of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) includes Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, Geoffrey Lewis and Catherine Bach. The film was directed by Michael Cimino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was released on May 23, 1974 and runs for 1h 56m.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 670 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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