Thunder Road Filming Locations
Where was Thunder Road filmed? Thunder Road was filmed in 4 locations across United States in the following places:
Thunder Road Filming Locations
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.
Woodfin is a small town bordering a stretch of the French Broad River, with picnic spots, fishing, and kayaking at Woodfin River Park. Specialty shops and secondhand stores are scattered on and around Weaverville Road, while an eclectic dining scene includes burger and BBQ joints, Mexican restaurants, and homey cafes. The 1847 Colonial Revival-style Reynolds Mansion, now a B&B, is an architectural landmark.
Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020 the town population was 1,634. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927, and acquired the lake after which it is named in 1965.
Beech Mountain is a town in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for the Beech Mountain Resort, with ski trails, a summit deck with panoramic views and a terrain park. Numerous mountain trails include the creekside Falls Trail, which leads to a waterfall. The Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain is an all-season trail park. The 1970s amusement park Land of Oz opens for special events each year.
Thunder Road (1958)
A veteran comes home from the Korean War to the mountains and takes over the family moonshining business. He has to battle big-city gangsters who are trying to take over the business and the police who are trying to put him in prison.