Thunder
A native America named Thunder returns home only to find that his ancestral burial ground is being destroyed by construction workers. He tries to put a stop to it, but the law is not only not on his side, but he is banished from town, beaten up, and left for dead. Now he wants his revenge...
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Plot Summary
A determined young boxer, Tommy 'The Hammer' Brannigan, struggles to overcome his troubled past and a manipulative trainer. He finds an unlikely ally in a hardened gambler who sees potential in him. Tommy must confront both his inner demons and a dangerous rival to make a name for himself in the cutthroat world of professional boxing.
Critical Reception
Thunder received mixed reviews, with critics often praising Ed Harris's performance but finding the plot somewhat predictable. It was generally seen as a serviceable, if unremarkable, entry into the sports drama genre of the 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
- Ed Harris delivers a compelling performance as a troubled boxer.
- The film adheres to many familiar boxing movie tropes.
- While earnest, the story lacks significant originality.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Thunder' is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film's score was composed by Tangerine Dream, the German electronic music group known for their innovative synthesiser work and contributions to film soundtracks.
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