With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organize a daring new heist.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Gary Busey
- Curly
- (as Garey Busey)
Eugene Elman
- Tourist
- (as Gene Elman)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaWhen writer and director Michael Cimino was discussing this movie with Jeff Bridges, he told Bridges it was his job to make Clint Eastwood laugh both on and off-camera, and he did.
- GoofsAfter the crazy guy rolls the black Plymouth, there is clearly damage to the drivers side roof and the rear wheel on the driver side is bent at an extreme angle and the passenger side rear wheel completely flies off the axle. However, moments later when Thunderbolt and Lightfoot are going down the road, there are no signs of damage.
- Quotes
Young Boy: [Goody, with Red along, are in a tiny ice-cream vendor's truck] You're early. You're supposed to go down the next street first, then come up here.
Eddie Goody: Well, listen. While we're here, can I sell you anything?
Young Boy: No, I'm waiting for Judy Ann. They have a better flavor of pistachio.
Red Leary: Look, kid, go fuck a duck.
- Alternate versionsIn the Blu-ray, digital and TV prints, the opening and closing 2008 MGM logo are shown in addition to plastering the United Artists logo with the 2001 variant and removing the film rating.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Biography: Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1994)
Featured review
I think this movie gets lost in all the commercial Clint Eastwood vehicles,it far surpasses most of his 70's attempts. This is mostly due to Cimino's script and Bridges acting and honest words.This is far more than a buddy picture,rather one of the greatest love stories on film(all homosexual connotations aside),taking the male relationship in film to new levels because of the contrast of characters and there immediate like for one another.Skipped is most of the bickering used in lessor buddy flicks instead great interaction between the two and Clint still gets to shine as one of the coolest tough guys of the 70's.Great cinematography coupled with beautiful backdrops and a fine supporting cast make this a must see.
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- Also known as
- Die Letzten beißen die Hunde
- Filming locations
- Diversion Lake, Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana, USA(lake scene, Clint Eastwood fixes his shoulder)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,700,000
- Gross worldwide
- $21,700,000
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By what name was Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) officially released in India in Hindi?
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