Thunderground (1989): Cast
Thunderground is a 1989 action adventure film starring Einar Hansen as New Orleans Referee, M. Emmet Walsh and David Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rose & Ruby Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thunderground About?
The premise of Thunderground without spoilers.
When a con‑artist sees a hardened fighter as her chance at a better life, they strike a deal and travel to New Orleans to arrange a bout with the enigmatic “Man,” the reigning king of bare‑knuckle boxing. In this law‑less contest, only death decides the winner.
Thunderground Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- cigarette smoking
- f word
- live action
- new orleans louisiana
- train ride
- car theft
- police brutality
- older man younger woman relationship
- mud wrestling
- hustler
- bar fight
- bum
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- year 1989
- bare knuckle boxing
- independent film
Thunderground Cast & Characters
Einar Hansen leads the cast as New Orleans Referee, with M. Emmet Walsh as Wedge and David Mitchell as Young Hobo.
- Einar Hansen as New Orleans Referee
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M. Emmet Walsh as Wedge -
David Mitchell as Young Hobo - William Sanderson as Ratman
Also Starring in Thunderground
· 21 more- Michael Copeman Cody
- Patrick Patterson Burly Hobo
- Ric Sarabia Moondog
- Reg Dreger Car Dealer
- Ken Roberts Cook
- Paul Coufos Bird
- Jesse Ventura The Man
- Michael Scherer Jimbo
- Warren Van Evera Red Rider
- Margaret Langrick Casey
- John Dee Harp Hobo
- Diane Fabian Bartender
- Ted Clark Young Man
- Charles Hayter Older Hobo
- Megan Smith-Harris Waitress
- Annie Pellett Lady Hobo
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- Pete Dempster Rhubarb
- Donny Lalonde Minister
- Kate Healy Gas Attendant
- Michael D'Aguilar Mojo
- Barry Bloom Second
Thunderground Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Boxcar Blues” and “Les Cogneurs”.
- Also known as
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- Boxcar Blues
- Les Cogneurs
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Thunderground FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Thunderground, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thunderground?
Thunderground runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Thunderground released?
Thunderground was released on September 1, 1989.
Who is in the cast of Thunderground?
Thunderground stars Einar Hansen as New Orleans Referee, M. Emmet Walsh as Wedge and David Mitchell as Young Hobo, among 25 credited actors.
Does Thunderground have a post-credit scene?
No. Thunderground has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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