Thunder Over the Plains(1953)
THUNDER IN HIS HEART...LIGHTNING IN HIS HOLSTERS...
Thunder Over the Plains Synopsis
Set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man.
Thunder Over the Plains (1953) is a western film directed by André de Toth, released on October 27, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk and Charles McGraw. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- André de Toth
- Writers:
- Russell S. Hughes
- Producers:
- David Weisbart
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Thunder Over the Plains (1953) Trailer
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Thunder Over the Plains Cast & Crew
Main cast
Randolph Scott
as Capt. David Porter
Lex Barker
as Capt. Bill Hodges
Phyllis Kirk
as Norah Porter
Charles McGraw
as Ben Westman
Henry Hull
as Lt. Col. Chandler
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Joseph Standish
Hugh Sanders
as H.L. Balfour
Lane Chandler
as Mike Faraday
James Brown
as Conrad
Fess Parker
as Kirby
- Mark Dana
Mark Dana
as Lt. Williams
Trevor Bardette
as Walter Morgan (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by André de Toth, written by Russell S. Hughes, produced by David Weisbart.
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Thunder Over the Plains Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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Thunder Over the Plains – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thunder Over the Plains online?
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Thunder Over the Plains (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Thunder Over the Plains?
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The main cast of Thunder Over the Plains (1953) includes Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw and Henry Hull. The film was directed by André de Toth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thunder Over the Plains released?
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Thunder Over the Plains was released on October 27, 1953 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Thunder Over the Plains worth watching?
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Thunder Over the Plains (1953) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Thunder Over the Plains?
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