

Thunderbolt
1929-06-20 · 91 min · ★ 5.7
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.
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- Directors
- Josef von Sternberg
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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George BancroftThunderbolt Jim Lang
Fay WrayRitzy
Richard ArlenBob Moran
Tully MarshallWarden
Eugenie BessererMrs. Moran
Fred Kohler'Bad Al' Friedberg
Robert ElliottPrison chaplain
E.H. CalvertDist. Atty. McKay
George IrvingMr. Corwin
Mike DonlinKentucky Sampson
William L. ThornePolice Inspector
Theresa HarrisSinger
Madame Sul-Te-WanBit Role
Louise BeaversBlack Cat Cafe Patron (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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