Thunder in the Sun
1959, English. Directed by Russell Rouse.
The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Russell RouseDirector
- Susan HaywardGabrielle Dauphin
- Jeff ChandlerLon Bennett
- Jacques BergeracPepe Dauphin
- Blanche YurkaLouise Dauphin
- Carl EsmondAndre Dauphin
- Fortunio BonanovaFernando Christophe
- Bertrand CastelliEdmond Duquette
- Albert CarrierBasque
- Felix LocherDanielle
- Michèle MarlyBasque
- Alberto VillaBasque (as Albert Villasainte)
- Veda Ann BorgMarie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 April 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Russell Rouse, James Hill, Stewart Stern
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Thunder in the Sun runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Thunder in the Sun is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Thunder in the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thunder in the Sun?
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Who directed Thunder in the Sun?
Thunder in the Sun (1959) was directed by Russell Rouse and stars Susan Hayward, Jeff Chandler, Jacques Bergerac.