Thunderbolt And Lightfoot (1974) ***1/2

Michael Cimino’s assured directorial debut, Thunderbolt And Lightfoot (1974) exudes an easy charm, features beautiful Montana landscapes, and, despite its mostly languid pace, produces plenty of memorable moments and lived-in characters. Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges have a wonderful cinematic chemistry as the titular junior/senior anti-heroes. Bridges really proved his worth in this early role. The supporting players are all great as well. George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis provide an entertaining counter-pair of criminals to Eastwood and Bridges, imparting the film with many humorous scenes.

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