Director: Josef von Sternberg
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total
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George BancroftThunderbolt Jim Lang -
Fay WrayRitzy
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Richard ArlenBob Moran
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Tully MarshallWarden
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Eugenie BessererMrs. Moran
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Fred Kohler'Bad Al' Friedberg
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Robert ElliottPrison chaplain
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E.H. CalvertDist. Atty. McKay
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George IrvingMr. Corwin
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Mike DonlinKentucky Sampson
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William L. ThornePolice Inspector
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Theresa HarrisSinger
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Madame Sul-Te-WanBit Role
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 31 min |
Description:
Thunderbolt, a notorious criminal, is imprisoned and awaiting execution. A framed innocent man, Bob Moran, is placed in his cell. Unaware of Thunderbolt's connection to the woman he loves, Moran develops feelings for her. Thunderbolt desperately hopes to delay his own execution long enough to kill Moran for pursuing his love.
| Alternative title: | Thunderbolt |
| Release year: | 1929 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Josef von Sternberg |
| Type: | Movie |
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