Clint Eastwood plays “Thunderbolt,” who maintains a disguise as a priest to avoid detection until his true identity is discovered by someone familiar with his past. A fortunate coincidence allows him to flee when he hops into the vehicle of a driver called "Lightfoot," portrayed by Jeff Bridges. This younger man finds himself drawn to the thrill of having this new companion, and their growing rapport leads them close…

It’s an uneven movie from 1974, though likely still worthwhile. *Thunderbolt and Lightfoot* doesn’t quite succeed as a comedy, yet it functions well enough as a road trip/heist story, even considering the unexpectedly serious conclusion. My impression was similarly mixed regarding the performances; they were just okay. This feels like one of Clint Eastwood's lesser efforts, although Jeff Bridges clearly enjoys …

A movie that feels like it could have been made by Tarantino before Tarantino existed. It’s about a preacher (Clint Eastwood) trying to outrun a vengeful gunman (George Kennedy) in rural Montana. He gets tangled up with a young con man (Jeff Daniels), and together they plan an elaborate robbery involving some of the preacher's old associates. Michael Cimino wrote and directed “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” (1974),…