Distant Thunder (1988 film)

Distant Thunder is a 1988 American drama film about an uneasy reunion between father and son that accidentally sparks war-haunted violence, and they share a harrowing fight for survival that will either destroy them or unify them forever. Directed by Rick Rosenthal. Written by Robert Stitzel and Deedee Wehle. A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son. (taglines) Jack Lambert My father wants to see me. He sure took his sweet ass-time about it. I'm not going to waste all of your time so I'm just going a few words. Like all of you, I would like to move on in life. Thank you. This is what they do. Kill theirselves by walking into trains? Mark Lambert I'm not fucking with you. When I was 18, my father used to call me "numbnuts" and "dumbass". Why don't you go take a flying fuck? Dialogue Mark: I wrote a letter, didn't I? Jack: 15 years and one goddamn letter? Fuck you! [Mark tries to dodge a train] Mark: There it is. Jack: Fuck "There it is"! Don't you see I care about you? Taglines A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son. The last echoes of war. Cast Ralph Macchio - Jack Lambert John Lithgow - Mark Lambert Kerrie Keane - Char Reb Brown - Harvey Nitz Janet Margolin - Barbara Lambert Denis Arndt - Larry Jamey Sheridan - Moss Tom Bower - Louis John Kelly - Andy Michael Currie - Coach Swabey Hilary Strang - Jane Robyn Stevan - Holly David Longworth - Sheriff Gordon Currie - Billy Watson External links 0095036 Distant Thunder distantthunder Distant Thunder 1005967_distant_thunder Category:Films about dysfunctional families Category:Films set in Washington (state) Category:Films about United States Navy SEALs Category:1988 American films Category:1988 English-language films Category:American drama films Category:Films about father–son relationships Category:Vietnam War films