About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1988
Runtime
1h 54m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.7/10
Votes
17
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$8.0M
Cast
suicide
vietnam
homelessness
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Questions about Distant Thunder
How long is Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder has a runtime of 1h 54m (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal and released in 1988.
What genre is Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder is a Drama film (1988).
Who stars in Distant Thunder?
The cast of Distant Thunder includes Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown, Janet Margolin.
What is the TMDB rating for Distant Thunder?
Distant Thunder has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 17 votes.
