What is the duration of Distant Thunder?

The duration of Distant Thunder is 114 mins.

What is the original language of Distant Thunder?

The original language of Distant Thunder is English.

Who directed Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal.

Which studio made Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder was produced by Paramount Pictures.

What is the total box office for Distant Thunder?

The total box office for Distant Thunder is $156188.

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Q: Does Distant Thunder have end credit scenes?

Distant Thunder does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Box Office

$156K

Runtime

114 mins

Language

English

A haunted Vietnam veteran, fresh from combat, abandons his wife and child. After a decade living in isolation like a wild animal, he returns to find his family shattered. Struggling to adapt to a world that moved on, his attempts to reconnect with his son reveal the deep, unintended wounds he inflicted.

Paramount Pictures

Studio

Rick Rosenthal

Director

Does Distant Thunder have end credit scenes?

No!

Distant Thunder does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Distant Thunder

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John Lithgow

Mark Lambert

Janet Margolin

Barbara Lambert

Tom Bower

Louis

Jamey Sheridan

Moss

Michael Currie

Coach Swabey

Ralph Macchio

Jack Lambert

John Kelly

Andy

Robyn Stevan

Holly

Kerrie Keane

Char

Reb Brown

Harvey Nitz

Denis Arndt

Larry

Denalda Williams

Jeanette

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Cars Featured in Distant Thunder

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Caterpillar

966 C

Chevrolet

1967

C-Series

Citroën

1972

DS 21

Chevrolet

1979

C/K-Series

Dodge

1979

Dodge Van

Ford

1967

Cortina MkII

Honda

1975

Civic

Honda

1978

Civic

International

1953

Harvester R-Series

Pontiac

1966

LeMans

Distant Thunder Themes and Keywords

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Distant Thunder Other Names and Titles

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