Rolling Thunder (film)
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| Directed by | John Flynn |
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| Story by | Paul Schrader |
| Produced by | Norman T. Herman |
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| Cinematography | Jordan Cronenweth |
| Edited by | Frank P. Keller |
| Music by | Barry De Vorzon |
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| Distributed by | American International Pictures |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million |
Rolling Thunder is a 1977 American psychological thriller film directed by John Flynn, with a screenplay by Paul Schrader and Heywood Gould, based on a story by Schrader. It stars William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, and Linda Haynes, along with James Best, Dabney Coleman, and Luke Askew in supporting roles. The film follows a Vietnam War veteran (Devane) who, after returning home to tragedy, sets out on a mission of revenge against the criminals who destroyed his family.
Rolling Thunder was released in the United States on October 7, 1977, and also premiered in seven other countries. Upon its release, the film received generally positive reviews from critics.