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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Arthur Ripley
- Producer : Robert Mitchum,Arthur Ripley
- Editor : Harry Marker
- Cast : Robert Mitchum,Gene Barry,Jacques Aubuchon,Keely Smith,Trevor Bardette,Sandra Knight,James Mitchum,Betsy Holt,Francis Koon,Randy Sparks,Mitchell Ryan,Peter Breck,Peter Hornsby,Jerry Hardin,Robert Porterfield,Charles Elledge,Christopher Mitchum,Jack Perry,Dale Van Sickel
Cast
Lucas Doolin
Roy Barrett, Treasury Agent
Carl Kogan
Francie Wymore
Vernon Doolin
Roxanna Ledbetter
Robin Doolin
Mary Barrett
Sarah Doolin
Guitarist
Jed Moultrie
Stacey Gouge
Lucky - Kogan's Henchman
Niles Penland
Preacher
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Facts
Original TitleThunder Road
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-05-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesD.R.M. Productions
Genres
- Crime
- Action
- Thriller