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Thunder Road

1958-05-10 · 92 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Action · Thriller

Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

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Directors
Arthur Ripley
Production companies
D.R.M. Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumLucas Doolin
Gene BarryGene BarryTroy Barrett
Jacques AubuchonJacques AubuchonCarl Kogan
Keely SmithKeely SmithFrancie Wymore
Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteVernon Doolin
Sandra KnightSandra KnightRoxanna Ledbetter
James MitchumJames MitchumRobin Doolin
Betsy HoltMary Barrett (uncredited)
Francis KoonSarah Doolin (uncredited)
Randy SparksRandy SparksGuitarist (uncredited)
Mitchell RyanMitchell RyanJed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)
Peter BreckPeter BreckStacey Gouge (uncredited)
Peter HornsbyLucky - Kogan's Henchman (uncredited)
Jerry HardinJerry HardinNiles Penland (uncredited)
Robert PorterfieldPreacher (uncredited)
Charles ElledgeJimmy (uncredited)
Christopher MitchumChristopher MitchumWashboard Player (uncredited)
Jack PerryJack PerryKogan Henchman Killed in Car Crash (uncredited)
Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelMike Williams - Treasury Agent (uncredited)

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