Distant Thunder (1988)
1h 54m · 11 Nov 1988
A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son.
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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.
| Movie ID | 71190 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Rick Rosenthal |
| Main cast | Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown, Janet Margolin, Tom Bower, Jamey Sheridan, Denis Arndt |
| Release date | 11 November 1988 |
| Release year | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 114 min (1h 54m) |
| Rating | 5.8 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Paramount Pictures |
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Writers: Deedee Wehle, Robert Stitzel, Robert Stitzel
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Ralph MacchioJack Lambert
John LithgowMark Lambert
Kerrie KeaneChar
Reb BrownHarvey Nitz
Janet MargolinBarbara Lambert
Tom BowerLouis
Jamey SheridanMoss
Denis ArndtLarry
Michael CurrieCoach Swabey
Robyn StevanHolly
Denalda WilliamsJeanette
John KellyAndy
Hilary StrangJane
David LongworthSheriff
Walter MarshPrincipal
Allan LysellBuddy
Kate RobbinsWaitress
David Glyn-JonesWaiter
Chris J. ClaytonTelephone Repairman/Surveillance Tech (uncredited)
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