Rolling Thunder (film)

Rolling Thunder
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Flynn
Screenplay by
Story byPaul Schrader
Produced byNorman T. Herman
Starring
CinematographyJordan Cronenweth
Edited byFrank P. Keller
Music byBarry De Vorzon
Production
companies
Distributed byAmerican International Pictures
Release date
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million

Rolling Thunder is a 1977 American psychological thriller film directed by John Flynn, with a screenplay by Paul Schrader and Heywood Gould, based on a story by Schrader. It was produced by Norman T. Herman, with Lawrence Gordon serving as executive producer. The film stars William Devane alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best, Dabney Coleman, and Luke Askew in supporting roles. The story follows a Vietnam War veteran who, after returning home to tragedy, sets out on a mission of revenge against the criminals who destroyed his family.

Rolling Thunder was released in the United States on October 7, 1977, and also premiered in seven other countries. Upon its release, the film received generally positive reviews from critics.