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Rolling Thunder (1977)

Movie ★ 6.8 100 min

Drama Thriller

A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.

John Flynn Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 2, 1977
Runtime
100 min
Rating
R
Budget
$2.0M
IMDb
tt0076637
Language

Themes

Cast

William Devane William Devane Major Charles Rane Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones Johnny Vohden Linda Haynes Linda Haynes Linda Forchet James Best James Best Texan Dabney Coleman Dabney Coleman Maxwell Lisa Blake Richards Lisa Blake Richards Janet Luke Askew Luke Askew Automatic Slim Lawrason Driscoll Cliff James Victor Lopez Cassie Yates Cassie Yates Candy Jordan Gerler Mark Jane Abbott Sister Jerry Brown Patrolman #1 Jacque Burandt Bebe Anthony Castillo Street Urchin Charles Escamilla T Bird Rudy T. Gonzales Bartender Robert K. Guthrie Reporter #3

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rolling Thunder about?
A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.
Who directed Rolling Thunder?
Rolling Thunder was directed by John Flynn.
Who stars in Rolling Thunder?
Rolling Thunder stars William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best.
When was Rolling Thunder released?
Rolling Thunder is a 1977 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Rolling Thunder?
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