Thunder Over the Plains
“THUNDER IN HIS HEART...LIGHTNING IN HIS HOLSTERS...”
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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.
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
as Lt. Williams
Trevor Bardette
as Walter Morgan (uncredited)
John Cason
as Kehoe (uncredited)
Art Felix
as Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Charles Horvath
as Overseer (uncredited)
Cactus Mack
as Husband at Raided Ranch (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins
as Auctioneer (uncredited)
Monte Montague
as Radford (uncredited)
Kansas Moehring
as Trooper (uncredited)
Carol Henry
as Trooper (uncredited)
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About Thunder Over the Plains
“THUNDER IN HIS HEART...LIGHTNING IN HIS HOLSTERS...”
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. Running 82 minutes.
Thunder Over the Plains Cast and Characters
The cast features Randolph Scott (as Capt. David Porter), Lex Barker (as Capt. Bill Hodges), Phyllis Kirk (as Norah Porter), Charles McGraw (as Ben Westman), and Henry Hull (as Lt. Col. Chandler). Their performances are a major reason Thunder Over the Plains has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Thunder Over the Plains NowWhy People Are Watching Thunder Over the Plains
Thunder Over the Plains flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains runs for 82 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Thunder Over the Plains good? What's the rating?
Thunder Over the Plains holds a 5.6/10 rating based on 16 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Thunder Over the Plains?
The main cast includes Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, and Charles McGraw, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Thunder Over the Plains available in English?
Yes — Thunder Over the Plains was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Thunder Over the Plains released?
Thunder Over the Plains was released in 1953.
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What is Thunder Over the Plains about?
Thunder Over the Plains is a Western English-language film. 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.
When was Thunder Over the Plains released?
Thunder Over the Plains was released on October 27, 1953. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Who stars in Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains stars Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk and Charles McGraw. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Thunder Over the Plains available in HD?
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