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Feature film — 1958

Thunder Road (1958)

6.11h 32mCrime — Action — Thriller

Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

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A high-signal pick with 62 votes.

D.R.M. Productions

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Director: Arthur Ripley

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Cast & crew

Robert Mitchum as Lucas Doolin

Robert Mitchum

Lucas Doolin

Gene Barry as Troy Barrett

Gene Barry

Troy Barrett

Jacques Aubuchon as Carl Kogan

Jacques Aubuchon

Carl Kogan

Keely Smith as Francie Wymore

Keely Smith

Francie Wymore

Trevor Bardette as Vernon Doolin

Trevor Bardette

Vernon Doolin

Sandra Knight as Roxanna Ledbetter

Sandra Knight

Roxanna Ledbetter

James Mitchum as Robin Doolin

James Mitchum

Robin Doolin

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Betsy Holt

Mary Barrett (uncredited)

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Francis Koon

Sarah Doolin (uncredited)

Randy Sparks as Guitarist (uncredited)

Randy Sparks

Guitarist (uncredited)

Mitchell Ryan as Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)

Mitchell Ryan

Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)

Peter Breck as Stacey Gouge (uncredited)

Peter Breck

Stacey Gouge (uncredited)

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