Thunder Road (1958)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1958-05-10
Runtime: 92 minutes
Director: Arthur Ripley
Top Cast
- Robert Mitchum as Lucas Doolin
- Gene Barry as Troy Barrett
- Jacques Aubuchon as Carl Kogan
- Keely Smith as Francie Wymore
- Trevor Bardette as Vernon Doolin
- Sandra Knight as Roxanna Ledbetter
- James Mitchum as Robin Doolin
- Betsy Holt as Mary Barrett (uncredited)
- Francis Koon as Sarah Doolin (uncredited)
- Randy Sparks as Guitarist (uncredited)
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