Thunder Road

Thunder Road (1958) is a crime, action film directed by Arthur Ripley rated 6.1/10.

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

Betsy Holt

Mary Barrett (uncredited)

Francis Koon

Sarah Doolin (uncredited)

Randy Sparks

Guitarist (uncredited)

Mitchell Ryan

Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited)

Peter Breck

Stacey Gouge (uncredited)