Distant Thunder(1988)

A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son.

5.8(19)1h 54mNovember 11, 1988

Drama

Synopsis

A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest. He finds himself unprepared for the changes that he will have to cope with, and when the vet tries to contact his son, he realizes that he has caused more damage than he had imagined.

Directed by Rick Rosenthal

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Cast

Ralph Macchio

Jack Lambert

John Lithgow

Mark Lambert

Kerrie Keane

Char

Reb Brown

Harvey Nitz

Janet Margolin

Barbara Lambert

Tom Bower

Louis

Jamey Sheridan

Moss

Denis Arndt

Larry

Michael Currie

Coach Swabey

Robyn Stevan

Holly

Denalda Williams

Jeanette

John Kelly

Andy

Hilary Strang

Jane

David Longworth

Sheriff

Walter Marsh

Principal

Allan Lysell

Buddy

Kate Robbins

Waitress

David Glyn-Jones

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Where can I watch Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder is available to stream on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Distant Thunder come out?+

Distant Thunder was released in 1988.

How long is Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder runs for 114 minutes (1 hour and 54 minutes).

Who directed Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal.

Who stars in Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder stars Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown and Janet Margolin.

Distant Thunder(1988)

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