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Distant Thunder

5.8/10
TMDB19 votes
Original: 114 min

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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About Distant Thunder

A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son.

Distant Thunder (1988) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown.

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Original language
Runtime
114 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Writers
Robert Stitzel, Deedee Wehle

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What is Distant Thunder about?

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.

Who stars in Distant Thunder?

Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown, Janet Margolin, Tom Bower. See the cast cards above for character names.

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