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Thunder and Lightning

1977-08-12 · 95 min · ★ 5.1

Action · Comedy

A young man who hauls liquor for moonshiners comes up against a competing gang of moonshiners who intend to get rid of him and take over his operation.

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Directors
Corey Allen
Production companies
Roger Corman Productions, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David CarradineDavid CarradineHarley Thomas
Kate JacksonKate JacksonNancy Sue Hunnicutt
Roger C. CarmelRoger C. CarmelRalph Junior Hunnicutt
Sterling HollowaySterling HollowayHobe Carpenter
Eddie BarthEddie BarthRudi Volpone
Ron FeinbergRon FeinbergBubba
George MurdockGeorge MurdockJake Summers
Patrick CranshawPatrick CranshawTaylor
Charles NapierCharles NapierJim Bob
Hope PomeranceMrs. Hunnicutt
Malcolm JonesRainey
Charles WillefordBartender
Christopher RaynoldsScooter
Claude Earl JonesClaude Earl JonesCarl
Emilio RiveraEmilio RiveraHoneydew Driver
Royce D. ApplegateRoyce D. ApplegateMercedes-Benz Salesman (uncredited)
Allan ArkushAllan ArkushSnack Stand Operator at Beach (uncredited)
Richard HoldenRichard HoldenRace Announcer (uncredited)

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