---
title: "Thunder County"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thunder-county-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 260402
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Thunder County (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thunder-county-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thunder County is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Moon Properties. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four escaped female prisoners become stranded in a dangerous swamp pursued by a lecherous redneck."

### Why Watch
- features a high stakes prison escape
- includes a parallel federal agent storyline

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot information available
- abrupt overview cutoff
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains thematic elements involving escaped prisoners and pursuit.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, suspense, gritty, survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/thunder-county-1974#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Robinson
- **Networks / Studios**: Moon Properties

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mickey Rooney** as *Gas Station Attendant*
- **Ted Cassidy** as *Renzo Gambini*
- **Chris Robinson** as *Vick / John*
- **Carol Locatell** as *Sally*
- **Anya Ormsby** as *Carla*
- **Deedee Bradley** as *Lizzy*
- **Phyllis Robinson**
- **Buddy Desaro**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Thunder County released?
Thunder County was released on 01/01/1974 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of Thunder County?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: What genre is Thunder County classified as?
The movie is classified under the action genre.

### Q: What is the primary setting of the film?
The story is primarily set in a swamp where characters become stranded.

### Q: What simultaneous plot occurs in the swamp?
A federal agent tracks a ring of heroin smugglers through the same swamp.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thunder County — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/260402)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*