Storyline
A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
George Bancroft
Thunderbolt Jim Lang
Fay Wray
Ritzy
Richard Arlen
Bob Moran
Tully Marshall
Warden
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Moran
James Spottswood
'Snapper' O'Shea
Fred Kohler
'Bad Al' Friedberg
Robert Elliott
Prison chaplain
E.H. Calvert
Dist. Atty. McKay
George Irving
Mr. Corwin
Mike Donlin
Kentucky Sampson
S.S. Stewart
Convict
Frequently Asked Questions
Thunderbolt was released on June 20, 1929.
The runtime of Thunderbolt is 1h 31m.
Thunderbolt is a Crime, Drama movie.
Thunderbolt has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Thunderbolt is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Thunderbolt was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
The main cast of Thunderbolt includes George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen.
Thunderbolt is originally in English.