Rolling Thunder 1977
“Major Charles Rane has come home to war!”
What is Rolling Thunder?
Rolling Thunder is a 1976 neo-noir action thriller film directed and set around the experiences of a returning war veteran. Major Charles Rane comes home to America after years in a POW camp and initially receives a hero's welcome, but struggles with his adjustment before tragedy strikes when he loses his family to a violent home invasion and pursues retaliation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 2, 1977
- Studios
- American International Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Rolling Thunder is a 1976 neo-noir action thriller film directed and set around the experiences of a returning war veteran. Major Charles Rane comes home to America after years in a POW camp and initially receives a hero's welcome, but struggles with his adjustment before tragedy strikes when he loses his family to a violent home invasion and pursues retaliation.
The film carries cultural significance through its production history, having been originally set for distribution by 20th Century Fox before being dropped due to concerns over its violence. It delivers a dark tone centered on a walking dead protagonist navigating trauma and vengeance.
Should you watch it?
“A returning Vietnam prisoner of war seeks violent retaliation after a tragic home invasion.”
- Explores the difficult readjustment of a soldier returning home from a POW camp.
- Features high-stakes action, drama, thriller, and crime elements.
- Presents a gritty neo-noir narrative involving retaliation against those responsible for a violent home invasion.
- The studio dropped the film over concerns about its violence.
Watch it if you want to see a gritty 1970s neo-noir action thriller about a Vietnam veteran seeking revenge.
The tone is gritty and violent, pacing reflects a dramatic thriller, and it is rated R.
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Where can I stream Rolling Thunder?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database under its watch now section.
Is Rolling Thunder worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1970s neo-noir action thrillers dealing with Vietnam veteran themes.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Is this a television series with multiple episodes?
No, Rolling Thunder is a feature-length film released in theaters.
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