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Black Thunder (1998): Cast

Black Thunder (1998) movie poster

Black Thunder is a 1998 action sci-fi film directed by Rick Jacobson, starring Frederic Forrest as The Admiral, Michael Dudikoff and Richard Norton. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Black Thunder (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Rick Jacobson
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Black Thunder About?

The premise of Black Thunder without spoilers.

When the top‑secret Nova Stealth prototype is stolen, the Pentagon triggers a high‑alert response, fearing the world’s most advanced jet could fall into hostile hands. A lone operative is tasked with infiltrating the enemy stronghold to retrieve the aircraft and prevent the technology from being weaponized.

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Cast & crew

Black Thunder Cast & Characters

Frederic Forrest leads the cast as The Admiral, with Michael Dudikoff as Vince and Richard Norton as Rather. Directed by Rick Jacobson; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Black Thunder

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Videos

Black Thunder Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Black Thunder.

Black Thunder (1998) trailer
Cars

Cars in Black Thunder

7 cars on screen, including the 1955 Jeep CJ-5 and the unknown.

All 7 cars
  • 1955 Jeep CJ-5 in Black Thunder 1955 Jeep CJ-5 Important role
  • unknown in Black Thunder unknown Important role
  • AM General DJ-5 Dispatcher in Black Thunder AM General DJ-5 Dispatcher Minor role
  • 1948 Ford F-Series in Black Thunder 1948 Ford F-Series Minor role
Details

Black Thunder Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Μαύρη Καταιγίδα” and “Black Thunder: Mission Air Force”.

Also known as
  • Μαύρη Καταιγίδα
  • Black Thunder: Mission Air Force
  • Black Thunder - Die Welt am Abgrund
  • Trueno negro
  • Neviditelný útočník
  • Nesztelen ragadozó
  • Czarny grom
  • Черный гром
  • Black Thunder - O Resgate
  • 黑天雷
  • Kara Şimşek

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FAQ

Black Thunder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Black Thunder, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Black Thunder?

Black Thunder runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Black Thunder released?

Black Thunder was released on September 22, 1998.

Who directed Black Thunder?

Black Thunder was directed by Rick Jacobson.

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Who is in the cast of Black Thunder?

Black Thunder stars Frederic Forrest as The Admiral, Michael Dudikoff as Vince and Richard Norton as Rather, among 15 credited actors.

Does Black Thunder have a post-credit scene?

No. Black Thunder has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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