Movie

A Distant Thunder

“It begins where "A Thief In the Night" ENDED...”

★ 5.2(9)19781h 16m

Science Fiction Horror Fantasy Drama Thriller

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Good to know

Director: Donald W. Thompson
Release date: 1978-05-24
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
Part of: Thief in the Night Collection

About A Distant Thunder

A Distant Thunder is a 1978 movie in the Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy genres, directed by Donald W. Thompson, starring Patty Dunning, Sally Johnson and Thom Rachford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Distant Thunder in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the Mark of the Beast. Patty knows what lies ahead if she takes the mark but can still not believe in Christ.When those around her try to comfort her and encourage her to accept the Lord, she lashes out at them.

Cast

Patty Dunning

Patty Myers

Sally Johnson

Wenda Johnson

Thom Rachford

Jerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)

Maryann Rachford

Diane Bradford

Heidi Vaughn

Woman with baby at hospital

Russ Doughten

Reverend Matthew Turner

Kent Wagner

Curtis Page

Jean Berg

Sandy Christen

(as Sandy Stevens )

Colleen Niday

Tim Doughten

Themes & keywords

the rapturereligion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Distant Thunder in Norway?+

A Distant Thunder is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Distant Thunder on Netflix?+

A Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is A Distant Thunder?+

A Distant Thunder has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in A Distant Thunder?+

A Distant Thunder stars Patty Dunning, Sally Johnson, Thom Rachford, Maryann Rachford and Heidi Vaughn.

When did A Distant Thunder come out?+

A Distant Thunder is a 1978 movie directed by Donald W. Thompson.

What genre is A Distant Thunder?+

A Distant Thunder is Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed A Distant Thunder?+

A Distant Thunder was directed by Donald W. Thompson.