THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT (1974)
MICHAEL CIMINO
Action/AdventureThrillerComedyRoad MovieTango's ChoiceDramaDave B's Must SeesRobberies, Burglaries & HeistsRecommended
Plot
Thunderbolt is a veteran robber, sharp, cunning and laconic, Lightfoot is young, feisty, good natured and with a gob on him that's in danger of getting him into even more trouble than his thieving ways. Together the two men are on a road trip to regain their misplaced heist, a dangerous task due to the vengeful and brutal nature of the ex-members of their gang. Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is an intelligent, fast moving and impressively superior take on the buddy, buddy movie. A fine debut from the director who would soon go onto make the seminal Deer Hunter'.