Rolling Thunder
A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.
Release Year
1977
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.
Why This Page Helps
Rolling Thunder is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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