# Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

> An aging outlaw and his irrepressible young companion revive a buried bank-heist scheme while outrunning the violent men they once betrayed.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4049

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Crime
- Director: Michael Cimino
- Cast: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach, Gary Busey, Roy Jenson, Burton Gilliam
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072288/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: rambunctious, witty, volatile, classic crime night, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A wild ride of friendship and chaos unfolds as two unlikely partners embark on a road trip to reclaim lost treasure.

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- [The Getaway (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/3301)
- [God Forgives... I Don't! (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/26684)
- [Any Which Way You Can (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/10337)
- [Tough Guys (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/6066)
- [The Train Robbers (1973)](https://ember.film/movie/25907)
- [Thieves Like Us (1974)](https://ember.film/movie/19838)
- [Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/7321)

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