Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
1974 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 6.8 · 75% critics
A seasoned bank robber on the run falls in with a reckless young drifter, and their chance partnership turns into a cross-country scramble to stay ahead of dangerous pursuers. Reuniting with old associates, they hatch a bold, risky heist that tests loyalty, nerve, and the limits of their unlikely bond.
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Details
- Years
- 1974
- Release date
- 1974-05-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (640 votes)
- Box office
- $21,700,000
- Budget
- $4,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a laid-back ’70s mix of crime caper, oddball humor, and growing friendship with bursts of danger; Not for you if you dislike slow builds, violence, or a darker finish, and it may appeal to fans of Straight Time.
Pros: buddy chemistry; road-trip energy; tense heist setup | Cons: uneven comedy; slow middle stretch; downbeat tone shift
Themes
- friendship
- road trip
- heist
- outlaw
- running away
- bank heist
- money heist
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1975 · nominated
Cast & crew
Clint Eastwood
as Thunderbolt
Jeff Bridges
as Lightfoot
George Kennedy
as Red Leary
Geoffrey Lewis
as Eddie Goody
Catherine Bach
as Melody
Gary Busey
as Curly
Roy Jenson
as Dunlop
Burton Gilliam
as Welder
Claudia Lennear
as Secretary
Bill McKinney
as Crazy Driver
Directed by Michael Cimino