Thunderbolt(1929)
George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy
Synopsis
A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.
Directed by Josef von Sternberg
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George Bancroft
Thunderbolt Jim Lang
Fay Wray
Ritzy
Richard Arlen
Bob Moran
Tully Marshall
Warden
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Moran
James Spottswood
'Snapper' O'Shea
Fred Kohler
'Bad Al' Friedberg
Robert Elliott
Prison chaplain
E.H. Calvert
Dist. Atty. McKay
George Irving
Mr. Corwin
Mike Donlin
Kentucky Sampson
S.S. Stewart
Convict
William L. Thorne
Police Inspector
Theresa Harris
Singer
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Bit Role
Louise Beavers
Black Cat Cafe Patron (uncredited)
Thunderbolt — frequently asked questions
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Thunderbolt is available to stream on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Thunderbolt come out?+
Thunderbolt was released in 1929.
How long is Thunderbolt?+
Thunderbolt runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Thunderbolt?+
Thunderbolt was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Thunderbolt?+
Thunderbolt stars George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen, Tully Marshall and Eugenie Besserer.
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