Thunderbolt 1947
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- Director
- William Wyler, John Sturges
- Networks
- Carl Krueger Productions, United States War Department
- Where to Stream
- FlixFling, IndieFlix, All warrior network Amazon Channel
What is Thunderbolt?
Released in the United States on July 26, 1947, Thunderbolt is a war, documentary, and history film with a runtime of 44 minutes. The documentary was directed by William Wyler and John Sturges.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1947
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 26, 1947
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Carl Krueger Productions, United States War Department
- Genres
- War, Documentary, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 26 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~44 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Carl Krueger Productions, United States War Department
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Released in the United States on July 26, 1947, Thunderbolt is a war, documentary, and history film with a runtime of 44 minutes. The documentary was directed by William Wyler and John Sturges. The film features appearances by James Stewart, John K. Cannon, Ira C. Eaker, Howard Hickok, Robert Lowery, and Lloyd Bridges. Thunderbolt documents the American aerial operations and the role of the U.S. Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt fighter and bomber pilots during World War II. Specifically, it covers the Italian Campaign, focusing on missions during Operation Strangle in 1944. Operating from their base on Corsica, flyers of the Twelfth Air Force successfully impeded Axis supply lines to the Gustav Line and Anzio beachhead. The documentary captures these pilots destroying railroads, bridges, trains, and vehicles as they carried out their missions from Corsica to Northern Italy.
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“A gripping exploration of war and documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Thunderbolt worth watching?
Thunderbolt holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Documentary for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Thunderbolt and when was it released?
Thunderbolt is a feature film with a runtime of 44 minutes. It was released in 1947. Release status: Released.
Who directed Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt was directed by William Wyler, John Sturges.
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