Thunder in the Pines
“CRASHINGTIMBER! SMASHING FISTS! SPECTACULAR THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Loggers Jeff Collins and Boomer Benson compete for a mail-order bride by means of a timber-cutting contest.
Top Cast
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George Reeves
Jeff Collins
Ralph Byrd
'Boomer' Benson
Greg McClure
'Hammerhead' Hogan
Michael Whalen
Pete
Denise Darcel
Yvette Cheron
Marion Martin
Pearl (as Marian Martin)
Lyle Talbot
Nick Roulade
Vince Barnett
Bernard, the Bartender
Roscoe Ates
Wheezer, Boomer's head logger
Tom Kennedy
Josh, the Station Master
Milicent Patrick
The Lady in Black (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel
- Original Title
- Thunder in the Pines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Gordon
Maurice Tombragel, Jo Pagano
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Gordon
Director
Maurice Tombragel
Screenplay
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 Pines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder in the Pines about?
Loggers Jeff Collins and Boomer Benson compete for a mail-order bride by means of a timber-cutting contest.
Who directed Thunder in the Pines?
Thunder in the Pines was directed by Robert Gordon.
Who stars in Thunder in the Pines?
The principal cast of Thunder in the Pines includes George Reeves, Ralph Byrd, Greg McClure, Michael Whalen, Denise Darcel.
When was Thunder in the Pines released and how long is it?
Thunder in the Pines was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder in the Pines?
Thunder in the Pines holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).