Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Seen it?1974 | 116 min | Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 6 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Baby Driver or Midnight Run, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$25 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 157K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Cimino
- Clint EastwoodThunderbolt
- Jeff BridgesLightfoot
- George KennedyRed Leary
- Geoffrey LewisEddie Goody
- Catherine BachMelody
- Gary BuseyCurly
- Roy JensonDunlop
- Burton GilliamWelder
- Claudia LennearSecretary
- Bill McKinneyCrazy Driver