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Distant Thunder (1988) Reviews

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Discharged from Vietnam, John Lithgow and his army buddies have trouble fitting into a hostile home-front society. Rather than endure dirty looks and taunts of "baby killer," Lithgow and his friends wander aimlessly all through the Pacific Northwest. Several years pass, during which time Lithgow's estranged son Ralph Maccio grows to manhood. Finally emerging from his self-imposed exile, Lithgow begins searching for the son he's never known. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: John Lithgow, Ralph Macchio, (more)

Director(s):: Rick Rosenthal

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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	Terrance M.

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Good movie about a Viet war vet who never returned to his family upon his return to the U.S. and his 18 year son's search for and try to unite with his dad. Good acting from both Lithgow and the "Karate Kid".

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