Thunderstruck (2004 film)
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| Directed by | Darren Ashton |
| Produced by |
Al Clark Andrena Finlay Barbara Gibbs Jodi Matterson Bjorg Veland |
| Written by |
Darren Ashton Shaun Angus Hall |
| Starring |
Damon Gameau Stephen Curry Ryan Johnson Callan Mulvey Sam Worthington |
Release dates | 8 September 2004 |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Thunderstruck is a 2004 Australian film starring Stephen Curry, Damon Gameau, Ryan Johnson, Callan Mulvey, and Sam Worthington. The title of the movie was taken from the AC/DC song of the same name. The films revolves around five AC/DC fans who make a promise that if one of them died, the other four would have him buried next to grave of their idol, Bon Scott. When one of them dies, the remaining four embark on a road trip to fulfill their promise.
Plot
Ben, Sonny, Lloyd, Sam and Ronnie are friends from Sydney who are all big fans of AC/DC. After a near death experience, the five make a pact that if one among them died the other four would be bury him next to the grave of their idol, the late AC/DC frontman, Bon Scott. Twelve years pass and the five friends have each gone their own ways. When Ronnie dies from being struck by a lightning bolt while playing golf, the remaining four unite and decide to fulfill the promise they made together long ago. They retrieve Ronnie's cremated remains and embark on a road trip to Fremantle (where Bon Scott's ashes were scattered) to scatter his ashes over Fremantle Cemetery.
Cast
- Stephen Curry as Ben
- Damon Gameau as Sonny
- Ryan Johnson as Lloyd
- Callan Mulvey as Sam
- Sam Worthington as Ronnie
Reception
As of 23 May 2010, film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes assessed the film at 57% on its tomatometer with an average 5.3/10 rating.[1]
Box Office
Thunderstruck grossed $908,294 at the box office in Australia.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Thunderstruck (2004)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
- ↑ Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office