Movie

Thunderbolt

“George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy”

★ 5.7(32)19291h 31m

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Where to watch Thunderbolt

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Good to know

Director: Josef von Sternberg
Release date: 1929-06-20
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is a 1929 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring George Bancroft, Fay Wray and Richard Arlen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Thunderbolt in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

film noirpre-code

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Thunderbolt in Germany?+

Thunderbolt is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Thunderbolt on Netflix?+

Thunderbolt is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Thunderbolt?+

Thunderbolt has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Thunderbolt?+

Thunderbolt stars George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen, Tully Marshall and Eugenie Besserer.

When did Thunderbolt come out?+

Thunderbolt is a 1929 movie directed by Josef von Sternberg.

What genre is Thunderbolt?+

Thunderbolt is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Thunderbolt?+

Thunderbolt was directed by Josef von Sternberg.