Thunder and Lightning (1977): Cast
Thunder and Lightning is a 1977 action comedy directed by Corey Allen, starring David Carradine as Harley Thomas, Sterling Holloway and Charles Napier. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Corey Allen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roger Corman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thunder and Lightning About?
The premise of Thunder and Lightning without spoilers.
A raucous, 250‑proof showdown unfolds as a young liquor hauler for moonshiners finds his business threatened by a rival gang intent on eliminating him and seizing control of the country’s largest moonshine operation, delivering comedic, high‑octane action as they bust the biggest moonshine racket.
Thunder and Lightning Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- moonshine
- forbidden love
- chase
- 1970s
- bell bottoms
- bound and gagged
- damsel in distress
- heiress
- tied up
- trapped
- peril
- florida
+38 more Show fewer
- gang
- southern accent
- exploding car
- anti hero
- warrior
- car accident
- car stunt
- revolver
- dark comedy
- young
- man
- character says tastes like chicken
- carsploitation
- hand to hand combat
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- explosion
- kung fu master
- kung fu
- kiss
- gangster
- opening action scene
- male female relationship
- martial artist
- martial arts master
- martial arts
- car chase
- pistol
- pump action shotgun
- shotgun
- fistfight
- brawl
- violence
- tough guy
- one man army
- action hero
- hero
- bartender
Thunder and Lightning Cast & Characters
David Carradine leads the cast as Harley Thomas, with Sterling Holloway as Hobe Carpenter and Charles Napier as Jim Bob. Directed by Corey Allen; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Corey Allen
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David Carradine as Harley Thomas -
Sterling Holloway as Hobe Carpenter -
Charles Napier as Jim Bob -
Emilio Rivera as Honeydew Driver
Also Starring in Thunder and Lightning
· 14 more- George Murdock Jake Summers
- Kate Jackson Nancy Sue Hunnicutt
- Patrick Cranshaw Taylor
- Royce D. Applegate Mercedes-Benz Salesman (uncredited)
- Roger C. Carmel Ralph Junior Hunnicutt
- Allan Arkush Snack Stand Operator at Beach (uncredited)
- Claude Earl Jones Carl
- Eddie Barth Rudi Volpone
- Ron Feinberg Bubba
- Hope Pomerance Mrs. Hunnicutt
- Malcolm Jones Rainey
- Charles Willeford Bartender
- Christopher Raynolds Scooter
- Richard Holden Race Announcer (uncredited)
More from Corey Allen
More films directed by Corey Allen: Moment of Truth: Stalking Back, The Ann Jillian Story, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint and The Last Fling.
Thunder and Lightning Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thunder and Lightning.
Cars in Thunder and Lightning
97 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1974 Dodge Monaco.
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Main role -
1974 Dodge Monaco Main role -
1972 Buick Estate Wagon Important role -
1973 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role
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Thunder and Lightning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thunder and Lightning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thunder and Lightning?
Thunder and Lightning runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Thunder and Lightning released?
Thunder and Lightning was released on August 12, 1977.
Who directed Thunder and Lightning?
Thunder and Lightning was directed by Corey Allen.
More films by Corey Allen Who is in the cast of Thunder and Lightning?
Thunder and Lightning stars David Carradine as Harley Thomas, Sterling Holloway as Hobe Carpenter and Charles Napier as Jim Bob, among 18 credited actors.
Does Thunder and Lightning have a post-credit scene?
No. Thunder and Lightning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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