Thunder Alley (1985)
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In a standard story of a band's rise to popularity broken by drugs and tragedy, the friendship of the band members is tested to the limits. Donnie (Scott McGinnis) has started a band and wants his friend Richie (Roger Wilson) to join and help them put together a winning sound. Richie overcomes his dislike of one of the group members, starts playing with them, and soon they are on the way to stardom. But their sleazy manager has been getting Donnie hooked on drugs, and when an overdose kills the young bandleader, Richie is devastated. His girlfriend Beth is there for him, but for the rest of the band, their grief takes on a violent edge as they begin to connive to avenge Donnie's death. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roger Wilson, Jill Schoelen, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joseph R. Garrity, J.S. Cardone, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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Synopsis of Thunder Alley
In a standard story of a band's rise to popularity broken by drugs and tragedy, the friendship of the band members is tested to the limits. Donnie (Scott McGinnis) has started a band and wants his friend Richie (Roger Wilson) to join and help them put together a winning sound. Richie overcomes his dislike of one of the group members, starts playing with them, and soon they are on the way to stardom. But their sleazy manager has been getting Donnie hooked on drugs, and when an overdose kills the young bandleader, Richie is devastated. His girlfriend Beth is there for him, but for the rest of the band, their grief takes on a violent edge as they begin to connive to avenge Donnie's death. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Thunder Alley
- Roger Wilson - Richie
- Scott McGinnis - Donnie
- Clancy Brown - Weasel
- Phil Brock - Butch
- Carol Kottenbrook - Candy
- James Keeler
- Donald E. Jamieson
- Brian Cole - Wolf
- Emily Blanton - Fatman's Groupie
- Jeffrey Martin - Jeff "The Beast"
- Cheryl W. Waters - cowgirl
- Wink Sargent - Preppy
- Richard Rubio - Joey
- Bob Milan
- Jack Leal - Minister
- Bert Kramer - Richie's Father
- Elizabeth Huddle - Richie's Mother
- Henry Max Kendrick - Jake
- Jill Schoelen - Beth
- Cindy Eilbacher - Lorraine
- Leif Garrett - Skip
- Susan McIver - Redhead
- Paul Kosanovich
- Scott G. Jamieson
- Robert Curtin - Beth's Father
- Steven D. Coffman - "Pirate"
- Tim J. Andersen
- John O'Connor White - drunk cowboy
- John A. Staples
- Don Saffer - Rat Trap owner
- Randy Polk - Fatman
- Mark Lehman
- Tiny Wells - Biker
- John Dragon - Brad
- Melanie Kinnaman - Star
- Frederick Flynn - Ace
- Director(s):
- Joseph R. Garrity, J.S. Cardone
- Writer(s):
- J.S. Cardone
- Producer(s):
- William R. Ewing
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Not For Children, Nudity)
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