Distant Thunder Movie Review 1988

A scarred Vietnam vet, who has become a recluse, and his estranged son reunite in the Washington State wilderness, causing him to reflect on his isolation. Strong premise and cast watered down by weak script.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 114 minutes.
Originally from Canadian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Postwar, Only the Lonely, Canada, Dads, Veterans

Cast

John Lithgow, Ralph Macchio, Kerrie Keane, Janet Margolin, Rick Rosenthal

Cinematography

Ralf Bode

Director

Rick Rosenberg

Music

Maurice Jarre

Producer

Paramount Pictures