Thunder in the Desert
Synopsis
Bob arrives looking for the killer of his uncle. When the Sheriff chases him and his partner Rusty, Reno thinks they are the men he is looking for and takes them into his gang. There Bob finds his uncle's gun and knows he has found the right gang. However he realizes the gang has an unknown leader and he sets out to find him.
Top Cast
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Bob Steele
Bob Radford
Louise Stanley
Betty Andrews
Don Barclay
Rusty
Ed Brady
Reno
Charles King
Curt Harris
Horace Murphy
Sheriff
Lew Meehan
Mike
Ernie Adams
Tramp
Richard Cramer
Tramp
Budd Buster
Deputy Oscar
Jack Hendricks
Tramp
Milburn Morante
Boxcar Tramp
Tex Palmer
Henchman
James Sheridan
Henchman
Wally West
Boxcar Tramp
Steve Clark
Andrews
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton
- Original Title
- Thunder in the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Supreme Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
George H. Plympton
Robert E. Cline
S. Roy Luby
A.W. Hackel
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
S. Roy Luby
Editor
Robert E. Cline
Director of Photography
George H. Plympton
Screenplay
A.W. Hackel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder in the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder in the Desert about?
Bob arrives looking for the killer of his uncle. When the Sheriff chases him and his partner Rusty, Reno thinks they are the men he is looking for and takes them into his gang. There Bob finds his uncle's gun and knows he has found the right gang. However he realizes the gang has an unknown leader and he sets out to find him.
Who directed Thunder in the Desert?
Thunder in the Desert was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Thunder in the Desert?
The principal cast of Thunder in the Desert includes Bob Steele, Louise Stanley, Don Barclay, Ed Brady, Charles King.
When was Thunder in the Desert released and how long is it?
Thunder in the Desert was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder in the Desert?
Thunder in the Desert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).