Thunder in the East
“TRAPPED...in revolt-riddled Ghandahar!”
Synopsis
During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.
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Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Steve Gibbs
Deborah Kerr
Joan Willoughby
Charles Boyer
Primer Minister Singh
Corinne Calvet
Lizette Damon
Cecil Kellaway
Dr. Willoughby
Marc Cavell
Moti Lal
John Abbott
Nitra Puta
Philip Bourneuf
Newah Khan
John Williams
General Sir Henry Harrison
Charles Lung
Maharajah
Leonard Carey
Dr. Paling
Nelson Welch
Norton
Molly Glessing
Mrs. Darcy-Thompson (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Margaret Brewster
David Cavendish
Arthur Gould-Porter
Leonora Hornblow
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Thunder in the East
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Jo Swerling, George Tabori, Alan Moorehead
Hugo Friedhofer
Lee Garmes
Everett Douglas
Everett Riskin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Jo Swerling
Screenplay
Everett Riskin
Producer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Everett Douglas
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder in the East
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What is Thunder in the East about?
During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.
Who directed Thunder in the East?
Thunder in the East was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Thunder in the East?
The principal cast of Thunder in the East includes Alan Ladd, Deborah Kerr, Charles Boyer, Corinne Calvet, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Thunder in the East released and how long is it?
Thunder in the East was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder in the East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder in the East was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Thunder in the East based on a book or true story?
Thunder in the East is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Moorehead".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder in the East?
Thunder in the East holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).