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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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22 of 22 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
By A Customer
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.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By T. Bearne
Format:DVD
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. Or use your TV remote to zoom in, but then you get a picture quality that's worse than VHS.
It's about time publishers took letterbox/non-anamorphic DVDs out of circulation.
It's about time publishers took letterbox/non-anamorphic DVDs out of circulation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70s classic
Excellent performances from a very strong cast, good story line, classic cars and one of Eastwoods overlooked gems. Nice one.
Published 24 days ago by G J ODea
5.0 out of 5 stars
OLD FAVORITE
ON OF MY BEST WATCHED MOVIES OF THE SEVENTIES,BOUGHT MANY YEARS AGO FROM AMAZON ON VHS TAPE AND NOW ON DVD,AND ENJOYED A LOT.
Published 28 days ago by BACHIR ABOU ZAHR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Chemistry
These guys work well together. This may be the only film where they worked together, I don't know. You can Google it and find out. Very entertaining film. Glad I own this one.
Published 1 month ago by Wesley B. Loflin III
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not anamorphic, it is letterbox despite confusing packaging
A thoroughly enjoyable early-70s crime thriller, the debut from writer-director Michael Cimino. Perhaps a sign of the times but the laughs do sit a little uneasily with the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mister Ewan
5.0 out of 5 stars
not well known, but real.
saw this film when I was a kid, exciting, vice, a real trip. and there's no good films been released recently, so do yourself a favour, watch it.
Published 2 months ago by MR C GEE
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different!!
Not a film I'd heard of before, but as Clint was starring, it had to be watched. Good story and a very good supporting role by Jeff Bridges. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. E. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cult classic
A great film by The Deer Hunter director Michael Cimino. Great performances by Eastwood and the cool Bridges.
Buy the film now.
Buy the film now.
Published 9 months ago by ninfilms
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by L. R. Everitt
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 21 months ago by Mr. D. WALTERS
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 23 months ago by Mr. D. J. Linnell
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