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Thunder in the Sun

Thunder in the Sun

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 8, 1959

Runtime

1h 21m

Genres

History, Western, Action, Adventure

User Score

60%

Original Title

Thunder in the Sun

Production Companies

Carrollton Inc., Seven Arts Productions

Director

Russell Rouse

Description

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.