Thunderbolt & Lightfoot, 1974 (dir. Michael Cimino)
SYNOPSIS: Bank Robber Eastwood is too old for this shit but gets the band back together for one last gig. Cocky criminal upstart Bridges tags along, does not put gun in mouth, does talk to lady on motorcycle. Heist and Shenanigans ensue.
FILM: 7/10
BRIDGES: 8/10
BOTTOM LINE: Fearless>Thunderbolt & Lightfoot>Tucker: The Man and His Dream
I don’t remember anything from my first viewing (1981, ON-TV) except for Jeff Bridges saying “Hey, where did you get those pants?” to a lady in short shorts riding a motorcycle and the ending, which I won’t spoil here. Many years ago, I made a VHS recording of the film when it was featured as the WGN Saturday Afternoon Movie. Going in and out of commercials, WGN would show this image from the movie poster. I remember the TV Guide at the time listed the film as Action/Adventure.
Formed in 1997, Schad began performing sketch comedy on Chicago’s north side. The troupe has since performed at countless venues around the world including The Goodman Theatre, The Second City, Steppenwolf, Lollapalooza, ImprovOlympic, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (LA), HERE (NYC) and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Connor – does this tagline help you remember your 1981 viewing?: “Thunderbolt… the man with the reputation. Lightfoot… the kid who’s about to make one!”
*Thanks IMDB! You’ve told me nothing (albeit in a seemingly cool way)!