Thunder in the Valley
“Out of the Hills The Drama of the Valley People”
Synopsis
The popular Alfred Ollivant novel "Bob, Son of Battle" is the source for this drama about sheep dogs in the Scottish highlands, filmed in mountains in Utah’s Garfield County. Gwenn is a crusty shepherd whose struggling relationship with his son McCallister is complicated by a predatory animal that is attacking the flocks of local shepherds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady, Alfred Ollivant
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Thunder in the Valley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Jerome Cady, Alfred Ollivant
Cyril J. Mockridge
Charles G. Clarke
Nick DeMaggio
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Jerome Cady
Writer
Louis King
Director
Robert Bassler
Producer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder in the Valley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder in the Valley about?
The popular Alfred Ollivant novel "Bob, Son of Battle" is the source for this drama about sheep dogs in the Scottish highlands, filmed in mountains in Utah’s Garfield County. Gwenn is a crusty shepherd whose struggling relationship with his son McCallister is complicated by a predatory animal that is attacking the flocks of local shepherds.
Who directed Thunder in the Valley?
Thunder in the Valley was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Thunder in the Valley?
The principal cast of Thunder in the Valley includes Lon McCallister, Peggy Ann Garner, Edmund Gwenn, Reginald Owen, Charles Irwin.
When was Thunder in the Valley released and how long is it?
Thunder in the Valley was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder in the Valley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder in the Valley was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Thunder in the Valley based on a book or true story?
Thunder in the Valley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Ollivant".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder in the Valley?
Thunder in the Valley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).