Action,Adventure,Comedy,Crime
United States of America
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a 1974 American crime-comedy film directed by Michael Cimino and starring Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges. The film follows John "Thunderbolt" Doherty, a former bank robber who has retired in Montana and taken up preaching, and a young drifter named Lightfoot who becomes his sidekick.
When they encounter an old acquaintance named Red Leary, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot learn that their former bank-robbing gang is planning a new heist. Seeking to reclaim his share of the loot from their last job, Thunderbolt agrees to help with the new heist and recruits their old gang, including the brash and unpredictable Goody.
As they plan the heist, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot bond over their shared experiences and outlook on life. However, tensions within the gang threaten to derail their plans, and a determined detective named Redfoot is hot on their trail.
The film features a mix of action, humor, and drama, as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot navigate the dangerous world of bank robbery while also confronting their own personal demons. The film was praised for its performances, particularly Eastwood and Bridges' chemistry, and Cimino's direction. It was a commercial success and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Bridges' co-star, Melinda Dillon.
