Thunder Alley(1985)
Rock 'n' Roll . . . It's a long way to the top.
A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.
Movie: Thunder Alley
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richie
Beth
Donnie
Lorraine
Weasel
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Butch
Richie's Father
Richie's Mother
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Overview
A group of friends start a rock band, but as they start their rise in the music world, they get mixed up with drugs.
Release Date
1985-08-01
Average
4.438
Rating:
2.2 startsTagline
Rock 'n' Roll . . . It's a long way to the top.
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Languages:
English
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