Thunder Over the Plains
“THUNDER IN HIS HEART...LIGHTNING IN HIS HOLSTERS...”
Synopsis
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.
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1950's Western Trailer - Film 15215
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-13
Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Capt. David Porter
Lex Barker
Capt. Bill Hodges
Phyllis Kirk
Norah Porter
Charles McGraw
Ben Westman
Henry Hull
Lt. Col. Chandler
Elisha Cook Jr.
Joseph Standish
Hugh Sanders
H.L. Balfour
Lane Chandler
Mike Faraday
James Brown
Conrad
Fess Parker
Kirby
Mark Dana
Lt. Williams
Trevor Bardette
Walter Morgan (uncredited)
John Cason
Kehoe (uncredited)
Art Felix
Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Charles Horvath
Overseer (uncredited)
Cactus Mack
Husband at Raided Ranch (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins
Auctioneer (uncredited)
Monte Montague
Radford (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Russell S. Hughes
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Thunder Over the Plains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Russell S. Hughes
David Buttolph
Bert Glennon
James Moore
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Russell S. Hughes
Writer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
James Moore
Editor
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
David Weisbart
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Over the Plains
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What is Thunder Over the Plains about?
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.
Who directed Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Thunder Over the Plains?
The principal cast of Thunder Over the Plains includes Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw, Henry Hull.
When was Thunder Over the Plains released and how long is it?
Thunder Over the Plains was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder Over the Plains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder Over the Plains was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).