---
title: "Thunderbolt"
year: 1947
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thunderbolt-1947"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86114
imdb_id: "tt0038171"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Thunderbolt (1947) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thunderbolt-1947

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, IndieFlix, All warrior network Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | FlixFling, Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, All warrior network Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | None | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Wyler, John Sturges
- **Networks / Studios**: Carl Krueger Productions, United States War Department

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Stewart** as *Himself, Introduction*
- **Robert Lowery** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Lloyd Bridges** as *Pilot (voice)*
- **Eugene Kern** as *Narrator (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Thunderbolt online?
Thunderbolt is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix, All warrior network Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt was directed by William Wyler, John Sturges.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thunderbolt — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86114)
- [Thunderbolt (1947 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_(1947_film))
- [Thunderbolt (Short 1947) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038171)
- [Thunderbolt (1947) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86114-thunderbolt/cast)
- [Thunderbolt (1947) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thunderbolt/credits)
- [Thunderbolt (1947) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/thunderbolt/1198480/credits/)

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