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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

1974·Movie·R·116 min·6.8(641)

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.

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Where to watch Thunderbolt and Lightfoot in United States

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Where is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot streaming around the world?

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SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Filmicca, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanFOD

About Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a 1974 English-language comedy, action and drama film directed by Michael Cimino. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was produced by Malpaso Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on May 23, 1974, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.

Director
Michael Cimino
Writers
Michael Cimino
Release date
May 23, 1974
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$25 million
Production
Malpaso Productions, United Artists
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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot cast & crew

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was directed by Michael Cimino and written by Michael Cimino.

The cast features Clint Eastwood as Thunderbolt, Jeff Bridges as Lightfoot, George Kennedy as Red Leary, Geoffrey Lewis as Eddie Goody, Catherine Bach as Melody, and Gary Busey as Curly.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dee Barton, cinematography is by Frank Stanley, and it was produced by Robert Daley.

Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot worth watching?

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 641 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, action, and drama, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

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Cast of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Thunderbolt

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Lightfoot

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Red Leary

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Eddie Goody

Catherine Bach

Catherine Bach

Melody

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Curly

Roy Jenson

Roy Jenson

Dunlop

Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam

Welder

Claudia Lennear

Claudia Lennear

Secretary

Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

Crazy Driver

Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback

Mario Pinski

Dub Taylor

Dub Taylor

Station Attendant

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot — FAQs

Where can I watch Thunderbolt and Lightfoot in United States?

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot in?

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot rated?

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 641 ratings.

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