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CRIME . 1929 . 1h 31m . 5.6/10

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

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.

Starring George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen
5.6/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1929
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy

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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Cast
George Bancroft stars as Thunderbolt Jim Lang in Thunderbolt.
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Year context
Thunderbolt was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
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...
Thunderbolt is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (31 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Thunderbolt about?
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.
How long is Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Thunderbolt?
The cast of Thunderbolt includes George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen, Tully Marshall, Eugenie Besserer.
What is the rating of Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Drama
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