Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
| Thunderbolt and Lightfoot | |
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Theatrical release poster, version #2 | |
| Directed by | Michael Cimino |
| Written by | Michael Cimino |
| Produced by | Robert Daley |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
| Edited by | Ferris Webster |
| Music by | Dee Barton |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million or $2.2 million |
| Box office | $25 million (U.S.) |
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a 1974 American crime comedy film written and directed by Michael Cimino in his directorial debut, and starring Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis. The film follows John "Thunderbolt" Doherty (Eastwood), a disguised preacher who is almost killed before being unintentionally rescued by a young car thief (Bridges) named "Lightfoot", who partners with him in a series of thefts. It is soon discovered that "Thunderbolt" is a fugitive bank robber who is being hunted by his former gang.
Filmed in various locations of Montana, it was produced by Eastwood's production company, Malpaso Productions, and released through United Artists. The film grossed $25 million at the box office on a budget of either $2.2 or $4 million, and was positively received by critics.