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Thunder Road (1958)
Directed by Arthur Ripley
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Overview
Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin (Robert Mitchum) makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon (Trevor Bardette), but won’t let his younger brother Robin (James Mitchum) join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan (Jacques Aubuchon), who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett (Gene Barry), who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.
Rated NR | Length 92 minutes
Actors
Robert Mitchum | Gene Barry | Jacques Aubuchon | Keely Smith | Trevor Bardette | Sandra Knight | James Mitchum | Betsy Holt | Francis Koon | Randy Sparks | Mitchell Ryan | Peter Breck | Peter Hornsby | Jerry Hardin | Robert Porterfield | Charles Elledge | Christopher Mitchum | Jack Perry | Dale van Sickel
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2023 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
This started up on TCM (I always turn on TCM when I’m visiting RC) just as I was finishing dinner. This was Eddie’s selection for Noir Alley this weekend so he provided a great intro. Not a film noir in the standard definition but certainly a cool film with an even cooler Robert Mitchum.
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