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Thunder in the Sun
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Thunder in the Sun

Apr 8, 1959
1h 21m
★ 5.5

The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!

Overview

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.

Genres

History
Western
Action
Adventure

Production Companies

Carrollton Inc.
Seven Arts Productions

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Cast

Susan Hayward

Gabrielle Dauphin

Susan Hayward

Jeff Chandler

Lon Bennett

Jeff Chandler

Jacques Bergerac

Pepe Dauphin

Jacques Bergerac

Carl Esmond

Andre Dauphin

Carl Esmond

Blanche Yurka

Louise Dauphin

Blanche Yurka

Fortunio Bonanova

Fernando Christophe

Fortunio Bonanova

Bertrand Castelli

Edmond Duquette

Bertrand Castelli

Felix Locher

Danielle

Felix Locher

Albert Carrier

Basque

Albert Carrier

Michèle Marly

Basque

Michèle Marly

Alberto Villa

Basque (as Albert Villasainte)

Alberto Villa

Veda Ann Borg

Marie (uncredited)

Veda Ann Borg

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