Movie Description

Thunder Road

(1958)

Overview

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

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThunder Road

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1958-05-10

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 32m

Production CompaniesD.R.M. Productions

Genres

  • Crime
  • Action
  • Thriller