Thunder Over the Plains (1953)
Thunder Over the Plains is a 1953 western movie directed by André de Toth, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Randolph Scott, Lex Barker and Phyllis Kirk.
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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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.
When was Thunder Over the Plains released?
Thunder Over the Plains was released on 27 October 1953.
How long is Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains runs 1h 22m.
Who made Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains was directed by André de Toth.
Where can I watch Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains is available on YouTube TV.
Where to watch Thunder Over the Plains
Stream: YouTube TV
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)