Thunder Over the Plains (1953)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Thunder Over the Plains
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| Japan | — | FOD | — |
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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. Thunder Over the Plains is a Western movie, released on 1953-10-27, runtime 82 minutes.
Is Thunder Over the Plains worth watching?
TMDB users rate Thunder Over the Plains 5.6 out of 10 from 16 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Thunder Over the Plains?
In Japan, Thunder Over the Plains can be rented from FOD. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
André de Toth
Cast
- Randolph Scott as Capt. David Porter
- Lex Barker as Capt. Bill Hodges
- Phyllis Kirk as Norah Porter
- Charles McGraw as Ben Westman
- Henry Hull as Lt. Col. Chandler
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Joseph Standish
- Hugh Sanders as H.L. Balfour
- Lane Chandler as Mike Faraday
- James Brown as Conrad
- Fess Parker as Kirby
- Mark Dana as Lt. Williams
- Trevor Bardette as Walter Morgan (uncredited)
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