Thunder Run (1985): Cast & Where to Watch
Thunder Run is a 1985 action thriller directed by Gary Hudson, starring Forrest Tucker as Charlie Morrison, Tom Dugan and John Ireland. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Stream it on Tubi TV.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Gary Hudson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Panache Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thunder Run About?
The premise of Thunder Run without spoilers.
For 200 miles the action never stops as nuclear terrorists threaten America’s atomic weapons research. Truck driver Charlie Morrison (Forrest Tucker) volunteers for a suicide‑type mission, using a bomb‑grade plutonium shipment as bait. He races down a remote desert road pursued by armed bandits, relying on “Big Thunder,” a 65‑foot, 18‑wheeled war wagon loaded with high‑tech weapons.
Thunder Run Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cia central intelligence agency
- arizona
- arizona desert
- heat seeking rocket
- comic relief
- radioactivity
- terrorist
- nevada
- veteran
- korean war veteran
- plutonium
- truck
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- briefcase full of money
- conspiracy
- psychopath
- flask
- map
- pay phone
- macguffin
- booby trap
- missile
- rocket
- motorcycle accident
- drunkenness
- road
- suitcase full of money
- escape
- sabotage
- impersonating a police officer
- roadblock
- radio
- terrorist group
- terrorist plot
- apple pie
- gas station
- train track
- american midwest
- kiss
- undressing
- fight
- fistfight
- bar
- premarital sex
- beating
- houseboat
- working class
- jukebox
- car truck chase
- truck chase
- police chase
Where to Watch Thunder Run
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Thunder Run Cast & Characters
Forrest Tucker leads the cast as Charlie Morrison, with Tom Dugan as Wolf and John Ireland as George Adams. Directed by Gary Hudson; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Hudson
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Forrest Tucker as Charlie Morrison -
Tom Dugan as Wolf -
John Ireland as George Adams -
Danny Daniels as Bard
Also Starring in Thunder Run
· 14 more- Elizabeth Kaitan Blonde
- Wallace Langham Paul
- Alan Rachins Carlos
- John Shepherd Chris
- Jill Whitlow Kim
- James Ralston Josh
- Marilyn O'Connor Maggie
- Cheryl M. Lynn Jilly
- Patti Negri
- Graham Ludlow Mike
- Dennis Deal General
- Richard 'Robby' Robertson Oscar
- Bowd Beal Shawn
- Maripat Davis Waitress
Cars in Thunder Run
29 cars on screen, including the 1975 Kenworth W-900 A and the 1973 Chevrolet C-10.
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1975 Kenworth W-900 A Featured role -
1973 Chevrolet C-10 Main role -
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Important role -
1985 Honda CR 125 R Important role
Thunder Run Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Détruisez le Thunder Run” and “Κεραυνός στην Καυτή Άσφαλτο”.
- Also known as
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- Détruisez le Thunder Run
- Κεραυνός στην Καυτή Άσφαλτο
- Thunter Run
- Geheimcode Charly
- Смертельная гонка
- Стремителен бяг
- 无敌雷公号
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Thunder Run FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Thunder Run, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thunder Run?
Thunder Run runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Thunder Run released?
Thunder Run was released on October 22, 1985.
Who directed Thunder Run?
Thunder Run was directed by Gary Hudson.
More films by Gary Hudson Who is in the cast of Thunder Run?
Thunder Run stars Forrest Tucker as Charlie Morrison, Tom Dugan as Wolf and John Ireland as George Adams, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Thunder Run?
In the US, Thunder Run is streaming on Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Thunder Run have a post-credit scene?
No. Thunder Run has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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