description Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Overview
The 1974 film follows John “Thunderbolt” Doherty, an ex-bank robber posing as a preacher, and Lightfoot, a young thief. The pair engage in a series of thefts while pursued by Doherty’s former associates, featuring Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, and Geoffrey Lewis. Michael Cimino directed this crime action comedy.
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info Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1974 |
help Thunderbolt and Lightfoot FAQ
Why is Clint Eastwood's character called Thunderbolt?
John Doherty earned the nickname by using a 20-millimeter cannon to blast open a bank vault. The weapon becomes important when he and his new crew attempt to repeat the same robbery method.
What happens to the money from the first robbery?
Thunderbolt's old partners believe he betrayed them because the loot disappeared after their schoolhouse hiding place vanished. The mystery is resolved when Thunderbolt and Lightfoot discover that the one-room schoolhouse was physically moved to a new location.
Was Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Michael Cimino's first film as a director?
Yes, the 1974 crime film was Cimino's feature-directing debut. He later directed The Deer Hunter, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Did Jeff Bridges win an Oscar for playing Lightfoot?
Bridges did not win, but he received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the role. His playful young drifter contrasts with Eastwood's more guarded veteran robber.
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