Rolling Thunder (1977)
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- R
- 1h 35min
- Crime, Drama
- 06 Feb 1978 (Sweden)
- Movie
A recently-returned Vietnam POW loses his family and his right hand during a violent home invasion, and seeks retribution against those responsible.
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| William Devane | ... |
Major Charles Rane
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| Tommy Lee Jones | ... |
Johnny Vohden
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| Linda Haynes | ... |
Linda Forchet
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| James Best | ... |
Texan
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| Dabney Coleman | ... |
Maxwell
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| Lisa Blake Richards | ... |
Janet
(as Lisa Richards)
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| Luke Askew | ... |
Automatic Slim
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Lawrason Driscoll | ... |
Cliff
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| James Victor | ... |
Lopez
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| Cassie Yates | ... |
Candy
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Jordan Gerler | ... |
Mark
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Jane Abbott | ... |
Sister
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| Jerry Brown | ... |
Patrolman 1
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Jacque Burandt | ... |
Bebe
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Anthony Castillo | ... |
Street Urchin
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Charles Escamilla | ... |
T Bird
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Rudy T. Gonzales | ... |
Bartender
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Robert K. Guthrie | ... |
Reporter 3
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Ray Gutierrez | ... |
Tex-Mex
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James N. Harrell | ... |
Grandpa
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Randy Mark Herman | ... |
Sanchez
(as Randy Herman)
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Michael Nakamura | ... |
The Torturer
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Pete Ortega | ... |
Melio
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| Paul A. Partain | ... |
Brother-in-Law
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James Conner Pribble | ... |
Patrolman 2
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Cheyenne Rivera | ... |
Gato
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Carol Sowa | ... |
Betty Ann
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Robert Raymond Reyes | ... |
Reporter 2
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Arturo R. Tamez Jr. | ... |
Bartender
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Bob Tisdale | ... |
Mr. Williams
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Autry Ward | ... |
Texan 2
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West Ward | ... |
Card Player
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William Vance White | ... |
Bob
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Michael R. Witte | ... |
Reporter 1
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Alan Wong | ... |
Billa
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Janet Quist | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Flynn | ||
Written by
| Paul Schrader | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Heywood Gould | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Paul Schrader | ... | (from an original story by) |
Produced by
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Lawrence Gordon | ... | executive producer |
| Norman T. Herman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Barry De Vorzon | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Jordan Cronenweth | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank P. Keller | ||
Editorial Department
| Cliffe Oland | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jane Feinberg | ||
| Mike Fenton | ||
Art Direction by
| Stephen Myles Berger | ... | (as Steve Berger) |
Makeup Department
| Charlene Roberson | ... | makeup artist (as Charlene Robertson) |
Production Management
| Tony Wade | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph Lenzi | ... | assistant director |
| Richard A. Wells | ... | second assistant director (as Richard Wells) |
Art Department
| Mark Wade | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Gene Corso | ... | sound effects |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer (as Jay Harding) |
| Donald F. Johnson | ... | sound recording mixer (as Don Johnson) |
Special Effects by
| Richard O. Helmer | ... | special effects (as Richard Helmer) |
Stunts
| Autry Ward | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Steve Ward | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thomas Del Ruth | ... | camera operator |
| Ron Veto | ... | car rigging grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nancy McArdle | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Greig McRitchie | ... | orchestrator (as Greg McRitchie) |
| Jay Alfred Smith | ... | music editor (as Jay Smith) |
| Mariachi Uclatlan | ... | performer: mariachi music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Frank Tudisco | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Greg Van Dyke | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presents |
| Elaine Gyorke | ... | assistant to producer |
| David Sheldon | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1977) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1977) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Brent Walker Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1978) (Japan) (theatrical)
- C.A.A. (1978) (France) (theatrical)
- Actueel Film (1979) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Ozenfilm (1979) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Avis-Filmverleih (1980) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Academy Pictures International (1982) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv) (network television)
- Explosive-Media (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Final Cut Entertainment (2022) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Gativideo (1988) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Globo Vídeo (1984) (Brazil) (VHS)
- GoodTimes Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1995) (Canada) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Koch Media (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Domestic Television Distribution (2001) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2010) (Spain) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Movie Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS) (sold exclusively by)
- Quadrifoglio S.r.l. (2019) (Italy) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- R.C.V. 2001 (1983) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Rank Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Regie Cassette Vidéo (RCV) (France) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Shout! Factory (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Stardust Productions (Italy) (VHS)
- StudioCanal UK (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Svenska Walthers Video (SW) (Sweden) (VHS)
- TC Entertainment (2016) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- VTC-Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Movies Internacional (Spain) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Wild Side Vidéo (2015) (France) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DeLuxe Laboratories (color)
- Movielab (prints)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Movie Tech Studios (studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Major Charles Rane comes back from the war and is given a number of gifts from his hometown because he is a war hero. Some greedy thugs decide that they want to steal a number of silver dollars from him. In the process they also manage to kill his wife and son and destroy his hand. The Major wants revenge so he enlists the help of his war buddy Johnny to meet the thugs in a final showdown.
Written by Josh Pasnak |
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| Taglines | Welcome Home Major! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | James Best initially turned down playing the role of the Texan because he objected to the profanity in the script. However, he eventually agreed to play the part after he learned that both William Devane and Tommy Lee Jones were attached to the movie. Best put ice cubes under his cowboy hat to convey that his character was always sweating. See more » |
| Goofs | When Rane threatens to shoot Lopez, it is clear that his missing tooth is just a black cap, as it shines in the light. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Take 2: Vietnam Movies (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | San Antone See more » |
| Quotes |
Major Charles Rane:
I found them. Johnny: Who? Major Charles Rane: The men who killed my son. Johnny: I'll just get my gear. Major Charles Rane: They're in a whorehouse over in Juarez right now. There's the four that came into my home, and there's eight or ten others. Johnny: Let's go clean em' up. See more » |