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Jeff Bridges actually corralled an Oscar nomination for his spirited, oddball performance in the genre-crime story Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, directed by first-timer Michael Cimino who (a short two films later) would bring down a studio with Heaven's Gate. Clint Eastwood plays a bank robber par excellence with a flair for explosives who is being hunted by his former partners, who think he has their loot from their last job. Bridges is his eager apprentice and sidekick, who helps him escape; when Eastwood finally makes peace with his hunters, Bridges convinces them to try a daring robbery--but things inevitably go awry. The relationship between Eastwood and Bridges is both funny and touching in this, one of Eastwood's better post-Dirty Harry efforts. --Marshall Fine
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), Greek ( Subtitles ), Hungarian ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Portuguese ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Seminal filmmaker Michael Cimino directed his first feature with Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridgesbefore going on to direct such classics as The Deer Hunter and Heaven's Gate. Bridges was nominated for an Oscar for his role in this action-filled crime caper in which he plays Lightfoot, the naïve sidekick to the veteran bank robber Thunderbolt (Eastwood). The two revisit an old crime site after losing the loot the first time and decide to retrieve the stash. But some of the original robbers have different plans and it soon becomes every man for himself... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Oscar Academy Awards, ...Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having been an Eastwood fan for many years, I was overjoyed to see this film finally released on DVD. It is without doubt one of his greatest films, although Jeff Bridges steals the show, and received an Oscar nomination - in his first appearance!
The story is of the friendship between two very different characters, the old and seasoned veteran Eastwood, and the wild and irresponsable Bridges, who meet while Eastwood is escaping assasination by an old friend of Eastwood's, George Kennedy. Eventually they all get together to take on Montana Armoured Bank, with mixed results.
There's nothing new in the story or plot of this film, and admittedly it looks a little dated now, but the filmwork is outstanding, and Bridges shines. Coupled with a little action and a tragic ending, this film is truely wonderful!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Great, great movie. Has all the ingredients one expects of a Clint Eastwood movie. Jeff Bridges almost steals the show with his portrayal of the young drifter "Lightfoot" who meets up with an older drifter the "Thunderbolt" (name given him by a newspaper after a robbery where the money had never been recovered). Lots of action some amusing scenes - especially when Jeff dresses up as a sexy female and another where a family have all been bound and gagged, the parents manage to get to their daughters bedroom door and find her gagged and tied to a boy, both naked, there without their knowledge! Makes you chuckle at their predicament. Has a few quite violent interludes as well.
All I can say is buy it and enjoy repeated viewings.
All I can say is buy it and enjoy repeated viewings.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have to agree with one of the reviewers on here.The film is a fantastic buddy movie,and one of my favourite Clint films.But the film transfer is a 4.3 letterbox version and a complete waste of money for a great movie.
The info for the film didn't say whether it was a widescreen or not, so it was a surprise to see it's 4.3 letterbox.A great shame.
The info for the film didn't say whether it was a widescreen or not, so it was a surprise to see it's 4.3 letterbox.A great shame.
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Cool film
What a great film this is with Clint Eastwood's Iconic look & acting great with Jeff Bridges who Clint allows to steal show but correctly in my mind. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. R. Everitt
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges)
A Classic early piece of work by Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges.
An all star cast showing us just whats lacking in a lot of modern day movies. Read more
An all star cast showing us just whats lacking in a lot of modern day movies. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. D. WALTERS
A must see film
Any fan of Eastwood must see this film. The story line is taut throughout and well done and the villains are as black as they come.
Published 11 months ago by Mr. D. J. Linnell
not anamorphic
Not only is the DVD non-anamorphic (4:3 CinemaScope), but there are many strange digital artifacts, with various stationary objects in the picture somehow moving in respect to each... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Camilo
A Great Film
This is one of Clint Eastwood's best films, having seen it originally at the cinema when it first was released, the DVD version is spoilt by the letterbox format. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J Strange
Good Eastwood viewing
This is a very good Clint Eastwood crime thriller with a unexpected twist and the very end .
Published 20 months ago by Mr. S. Richardson
Classic Eastwood and Bridges...
I have always had this film in my collection, originally on VHS Video tape. I now have it on DVD, from Amazon.
IT IS A CLASSIC IN IT'S OWN RIGHT! Read more
IT IS A CLASSIC IN IT'S OWN RIGHT! Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by SE Timmins
Bridges & Eastwood ey
I really liked this film. Jeff Bridges definitely stole the show from Clint Eastwood. The film def def definitely caused some emotions and played on my mind for a while afterwards.
Published on 28 July 2009 by Jax Dakota Cash
Good 70s fun n buddy film
The film revolves around the relationship of an armed robber and a car thief.. who together with the robbers ex partners re rob a money dipositary with an anti aircraft gun.... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Steeley Vendors
Non-anamorphic
This 2003 DVD edition is letterbox/non-anamorphic. That means if you watch it on a widescreen TV, you get thick black bars left, right, top and bottom. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2008 by T. Bearne
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