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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Thunder
EAN: 9780792844907
Format: NTSC
ISBN: 0792844904
Label: United Artists
Manufacturer: United Artists
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: United Artists
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 25, 2000
Running Time: 93 minutes
Sales Rank: 5683
Studio: United Artists
Theatrical Release Date: May 10, 1958
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Editorial Review:
Description:
Transporting illegal alcohol over dark two-lane mountain highways, Lucas Doolin (Robert Mitchum) races wildly through the night, crashing road blocks and outrunning ambushes, defying anyone who triesto stop him. A man has a right to do anything, he says, including making whiskey, as long as he makes it on his own land. But when ruthless racketeers muscle in on Doolin's territoryand kill one of his men in the processthe Kentucky bootlegger declares war, fiercely determined to maintainhis hard-won business and independence...even if it costs him his life. Boasting breathtaking auto chase scenes (The Film Daily) and a superb performance from Robert Mitchum, Thunder Road is breathtaking excitementthe most exhilarating road thriller of them all.
Amazon.com essential video:
The preeminent moonshine movie, the 1958 Thunder Road stars Robert Mitchum as a backwoods bootlegger in Tennessee, getting squeezed by both the federal government and organized crime. Mitchum had a big hand in creating this cult favorite (which reportedly played in drive-ins around America for years), writing the script, producing the movie, and even composing and singing the movie's theme song, which became a radio hit. Directed by longtime cinematographer Arthur Ripley, the film is strong on characters and action, the latter fulfilled by a memorable chase scene at the end. Mitchum was at an artistic peak at this point in his career, and this is really an indispensable movie for his fans. --Tom Keogh
Average Rating: 
Rating:
- Clasic Robert MitchumWorth having in the classic collection but I remember it as being much better. Fifty years will do that.
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- The Whiskey WarsThe video begins with a preview of highlights from this action film. Every year millions of dollars are lost from untaxed whiskey. The Treasury Dept. prosecutes those who are caught transporting "moonshine". You will see many cars from the 1950s; one brand predominates. The money earned from "moonshine" can attract unwanted attention. Another driver was killed while driving. Who could have done it? A syndicate wants to take over the independent producers, but they will resist Mr. Kogen. The telephone ... Read More
Rating:
- Mitchum At His CoolestThe archetypal moonshine flick, "Thunder Road" (1958) remains a cult classic among Robert Mitchum fans. There's enough revved-up action and Mitchum cool to glide past the limited budget and a few amateurish performances. Mitchum produced and co-wrote this drive-in favorite, which utilizes the mountainous North Carolina terrain to good effect. The fiery climax was recycled in 1963's notorious "They Saved Hitler's Brain."
Rating:
- Thunder RoadI have been looking for this movie for quite a while. I think it is one of the best Robert Mitchum movies. Mitchum is Lucas Doolin, a man who comes from a long line of whisky makers, located somewhere in the southeastern United States.Mr. Mitchum even wrote and sang the title song. I can always imagine these guys running around the "mountain roads" doing this stuff. His real life son James, plays his younger brother, Robin who he endeavors to keep out of the family business. He keeps the rods in better ... Read More
Rating:
- classic american filmThunder Road benefits from a strong story, and an honest appreciation of the redneck code of honor that allows a democratic vote on how the community will break the law and defy outside criminal elements no matter what the cost.
the strong family relationships among the moonshiners are revealed in authentic dialogue. The director never lets the strong and stoic characters become caricatures of themselves. They are slow spoken,and easy with long silence, like the real life people the story depicts. ... Read More
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