Thunder Road (1958)

6.1/10 92 min Crime Action Thriller

Overview

Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Lucas Doolin

Gene Barry

Troy Barrett

Jacques Aubuchon

Carl Kogan

Keely Smith

Francie Wymore

Trevor Bardette

Vernon Doolin

Sandra Knight

Roxanna Ledbetter

James Mitchum

Robin Doolin

Mitchell Ryan

Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)

Peter Breck

Stacey Gouge (uncredited)

Jerry Hardin

Niles Penland (uncredited)

Christopher Mitchum

Washboard Player (uncredited)

Jack Perry

Kogan Henchman Killed in Car Crash (uncredited)

Dale Van Sickel

Mike Williams - Treasury Agent (uncredited)

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