Thunderbolt (1929)

1929 · Feature film · 91 min · dir. Josef von Sternberg

George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy

• Crime
• Drama

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

Josef von Sternberg

Writer

Charles Furthman

Cinematography

Henry W. Gerrard

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Released

1929-06-20

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total

Running time

91 minutes

Cast & crew

• JJosef von Sternberg Director
• GGeorge Bancroft
• FFay Wray
• RRichard Arlen
• TTully Marshall
• EEugenie Besserer
• JJames Spottswood
• FFred Kohler
• RRobert Elliott

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