Thunder in the Sun(1959)
The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!
Thunder in the Sun Synopsis
A band of Basque immigrants treks through the Old West toward California, where they hope to put down roots and open wineries. When the group's leader dies, his widow Gabrielle marries his brother in accordance with Basque tradition. But it's a loveless union; Gabrielle is smitten with Lon Bennett, the scout who's been hired to guide them on their journey.
Thunder in the Sun (1959) is a history, western, action and adventure film directed by Russell Rouse, released on April 8, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Susan Hayward, Jeff Chandler, Jacques Bergerac and Blanche Yurka. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Russell Rouse
- Writers:
- James Hill, Guy Trosper, Russell Rouse
- Producers:
- Clarence Greene
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Cortez
- Production:
- Carrollton Inc., Seven Arts Productions
- Status:
- Released
Thunder in the Sun (1959) Trailer
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Thunder in the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Hayward
as Gabrielle Dauphin
Jeff Chandler
as Lon Bennett
Jacques Bergerac
as Pepe Dauphin
Blanche Yurka
as Louise Dauphin
Carl Esmond
as Andre Dauphin
Fortunio Bonanova
as Fernando Christophe
- Bertrand Castelli
Bertrand Castelli
as Edmond Duquette
Albert Carrier
as Basque
Felix Locher
as Danielle
- Michèle Marly
Michèle Marly
as Basque
- Alberto Villa
Alberto Villa
as Basque (as Albert Villasainte)
Veda Ann Borg
as Marie (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Russell Rouse, written by James Hill, Guy Trosper and Russell Rouse, produced by Clarence Greene.
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Thunder in the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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Thunder in the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thunder in the Sun online?
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Thunder in the Sun (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Thunder in the Sun?
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The main cast of Thunder in the Sun (1959) includes Susan Hayward, Jeff Chandler, Jacques Bergerac, Blanche Yurka and Carl Esmond. The film was directed by Russell Rouse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thunder in the Sun released?
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Thunder in the Sun was released on April 8, 1959 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Thunder in the Sun worth watching?
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Thunder in the Sun (1959) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, western and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Thunder in the Sun?
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Yes. The official Thunder in the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.