Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

1974
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1h 55m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, and George Kennedy in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

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Caper Dark Comedy Heist Action Comedy Crime Drama

With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

30K

YOUR RATING

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

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Trivia
When writer and director Michael Cimino was discussing this movie with Jeff Bridges, he told Bridges it was his job to make Clint Eastwood laugh both on and off-camera, and he did.

Goofs
After the crazy guy rolls the black Plymouth, there is clearly damage to the drivers side roof and the rear wheel on the driver side is bent at an extreme angle and the passenger side rear wheel completely flies off the axle. However, moments later when Thunderbolt and Lightfoot are going down the road, there are no signs of damage.

Quotes
Young Boy: [Goody, with Red along, are in a tiny ice-cream vendor's truck] You're early. You're supposed to go down the next street first, then come up here.
Eddie Goody: Well, listen. While we're here, can I sell you anything?
Young Boy: No, I'm waiting for Judy Ann. They have a better flavor of pistachio.
Red Leary: Look, kid, go fuck a duck.

Alternate versions
In the Blu-ray, digital and TV prints, the opening and closing 2008 MGM logo are shown in addition to plastering the United Artists logo with the 2001 variant and removing the film rating.

Connections
Featured in Biography: Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1994)

Soundtracks
Where Do I Go from Here
Composed by Paul Williams
Performed by Paul Williams

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Featured review

8/10

Quality Film

Like a tribute to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot were a contemporary edition of the duo.

Thunderbolt (Clint Eastwood) met Lightfoot (Jeff Bridges) quite serendipitously. Thunderbolt was running from his would-be killer only to be saved by the fast driving Lightfoot. Their fortuitous meeting started a friendship between the two that was like journeyman and apprentice for thieves.

The young Jeff Bridges stole every scene he was in. He had the boyish young looks and the bubbly personality to go with them. Eastwood was... well he was Eastwood. You don't get much range from him. He's stoic, few-worded, and gruff. I think Eastwood is at his best when there's another star there for contrast. This crime and friendship story had some funny moments, intense moments, and even somber moments. The story and acting were great. This was a quality film.