Distant Thunder (1988)
A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son.
A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest. He finds himself unprepared for the changes that he will have to cope with, and when the vet tries to contact his son, he realizes that he has caused more damage than he had imagined.
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: November 11, 1988
Cast
- Ralph Macchio - Jack Lambert
- John Lithgow - Mark Lambert
- Kerrie Keane - Char
- Reb Brown - Harvey Nitz
- Janet Margolin - Barbara Lambert
- Tom Bower - Louis
- Jamey Sheridan - Moss
- Denis Arndt - Larry
- Michael Currie - Coach Swabey
- Robyn Stevan - Holly
Screenplay
- Deedee Wehle (Story)
- Robert Stitzel (Story)
- Robert Stitzel
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Ralf D. Bode
Editing: Dennis Virkler
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $156,188
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, vietnam, homelessness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Distant Thunder about?
- A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest. He finds himself unprepared for the changes that he will have to cope with, and when the vet tries to contact his son, he realizes that he has caused more damage than he had imagined.
- Who directed Distant Thunder?
- Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
- Who stars in Distant Thunder?
- Distant Thunder stars Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown, Janet Margolin, Tom Bower.
- How long is Distant Thunder?
- Distant Thunder has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Distant Thunder?
- Distant Thunder is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Distant Thunder?
- Distant Thunder had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Distant Thunder gross?
- Distant Thunder grossed $156,188 worldwide.
- Where was Distant Thunder produced?
- Distant Thunder was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Distant Thunder?
- The themes of Distant Thunder include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.