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Thunder in the Sun
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Thunder in the Sun

1959-04-08 · 81 min · ★ 5.6

History · Western · Action · Adventure

A band of Basque immigrants treks through the Old West toward California, where they hope to put down roots and open wineries. When the group's leader dies, his widow Gabrielle marries his brother in accordance with Basque tradition. But it's a loveless union; Gabrielle is smitten with Lon Bennett, the scout who's been hired to guide them on their journey.

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Directors
Russell Rouse
Production companies
Carrollton Inc., Seven Arts Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Susan HaywardSusan HaywardGabrielle Dauphin
Jeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerLon Bennett
Jacques BergeracJacques BergeracPepe Dauphin
Blanche YurkaBlanche YurkaLouise Dauphin
Carl EsmondCarl EsmondAndre Dauphin
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaFernando Christophe
Bertrand CastelliEdmond Duquette
Albert CarrierAlbert CarrierBasque
Felix LocherFelix LocherDanielle
Michèle MarlyBasque
Alberto VillaBasque (as Albert Villasainte)
Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann BorgMarie (uncredited)
Bob WoodwardBob WoodwardUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

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