Thunder Road 1958
“More Savage Than The Tommy-Gun Massacre of the Roaring Twenties...TODAY'S BILLION-DOLLAR WHISKEY WAR!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Arthur Ripley
- Network
- D.R.M. Productions
What is Thunder Road?
Thunder Road is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Crime, Action, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- May 10, 1958
- Studios
- D.R.M. Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Action, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- D.R.M. Productions
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Overview
Thunder Road is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Crime, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by D.R.M. Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A moonshine runner battles gangsters and the law to protect his family's legacy.”
- High-speed moonshine chases
- Atmospheric Southern Gothic setting
- Tense cat‑and‑mouse drama
- Brief 1h32 runtime limits character depth
- Period pacing may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty 1950s crime thrillers with a Southern outlaw vibe.
The film includes intense chase scenes and mature crime themes, making it best suited for adult audiences.
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What genre does Thunder Road belong to?
Thunder Road is classified as a crime, action, and thriller film with Southern Gothic and noir elements.
Who directed the 1958 Thunder Road?
The film was directed by Arthur Ripley.
Who wrote the screenplay for Thunder Road?
The screenplay was written by James Atlee Phillips and Walter Wise, based on a story by Robert Mitchum.
What is the main character's role in the film?
Luke Doolin is a moonshine runner who makes high‑speed deliveries for his father's liquor operation.
When was Thunder Road released?
Thunder Road was released in the United States on May 10, 1958.
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