Captain Thunderbolt

1953·Movie
1h 9min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

Fred Ward is imprisoned for horse stealing. He escapes from Cockatoo Island and under the name of Captain Thunderbolt becomes a bushranger, working with his friend and fellow escapee Alan Blake.
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Crew

Directed by:
Cecil Holmes
Written by:
Creswick Jenkinson
Produced by:
John Wiltshire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Captain Thunderbolt

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Is Captain Thunderbolt worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Captain Thunderbolt?

1 h 9 min

Captain Thunderbolt runs 1 h 9 min.

What language is Captain Thunderbolt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

What tropes does Captain Thunderbolt use?

The WesternHistorical Beauty UpdateThe GunslingerThe RustlerAgent PeacockWardens Are EvilGood Hair, Evil HairIndian MaidenHell Hole PrisonHeroic SacrificeRabid CopDark Is Not Eviland 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Captain Thunderbolt, including The Western, Historical Beauty Update, The Gunslinger.

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