United States / Jun 20, 1929 / NR
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1h 31min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Elliott | Prison chaplain |
| E.H. Calvert | Dist. Atty. McKay |
| George Irving | Mr. Corwin |
| Mike Donlin | Kentucky Sampson |
| S.S. Stewart | Convict |
| William L. Thorne | Police Inspector |
| Theresa Harris | Singer |
| Madame Sul-Te-Wan | Bit Role |
| Louise Beavers | Black Cat Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
Genres
CrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Thunderbolt |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 20 giugno 1929 |
| Production | B.P. Fineman |
| Writer | Jules Furthman, Charles Furthman, Herman J. Mankiewicz |
| Editing | Helen Lewis |
| Cinematography | Henry W. Gerrard |
| Assistant directors | Josef von Sternberg |
| Camera operators | Henry W. Gerrard |
| Additional photography | Henry W. Gerrard |
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| Production design | Hans Dreier |
| Art direction | Hans Dreier |
| Set decoration | Hans Dreier |
Release dates
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