Distant Thunder (1988) featured a cast of 19 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (57%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Lithgow, age 81. This film starred Ralph Macchio and John Lithgow.
57% still with us· verified cast42% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 57% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast19 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ralph Macchio Jack Lambert | Jack Lambert | Living | 04/11/1961 | 65 | — | 27 |
 John Lithgow Mark Lambert | Mark Lambert | Living | 19/10/1945 | 81 | — | 43 |
 Kerrie Keane Char | Char | Living | 07/09/1948 | 78 | — | 40 |
 Reb Brown Harvey Nitz | Harvey Nitz | Living | 29/04/1948 | 78 | — | 40 |
 Janet Margolin Barbara Lambert | Barbara Lambert | Deceased | 25/07/1943 | 50 | 17/12/1993 | 45 |
 Tom Bower Louis | Louis | Deceased | 03/01/1938 | 86 | 30/05/2024 | 50 |
 Jamey Sheridan Moss | Moss | Living | 12/07/1951 | 75 | — | 37 |
 Denis Arndt Larry | Larry | Deceased | 23/02/1939 | 86 | 25/03/2025 | 49 |
 Michael Currie Coach Swabey | Coach Swabey | Deceased | 24/07/1928 | 81 | 22/12/2009 | 60 |
 Robyn Stevan Holly | Holly | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Denalda Williams Jeanette | Jeanette | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Kelly Andy | Andy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hilary Strang Jane | Jane | Living | 17/12/1969 | 56 | — | 19 |
 David Longworth Sheriff | Sheriff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Walter Marsh Principal | Principal | Deceased | 20/03/1923 | 82 | 17/09/2005 | 65 |
 Allan Lysell Buddy | Buddy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kate Robbins Waitress | Waitress | Living | 21/08/1958 | 68 | — | 30 |
 David Glyn-Jones Waiter | Waiter | Deceased | 11/10/1922 | 90 | 13/09/2013 | 66 |
Chris J. Clayton Telephone Repairman/Surveillance Tech (uncredited) | Telephone Repairman/Surveillance Tech (uncredited) | Living | 25/03/1958 | 68 | — | 30 |