Thunder in the East
1952, English. Directed by Charles Vidor.
TRAPPED...in revolt-riddled Ghandahar!
During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles VidorDirector
- Alan LaddSteve Gibbs
- Deborah KerrJoan Willoughby
- Charles BoyerPrimer Minister Singh
- Corinne CalvetLizette Damon
- Cecil KellawayDr. Willoughby
- Marc CavellMoti Lal
- John AbbottNitra Puta
- Philip BourneufNewah Khan
- John WilliamsGeneral Sir Henry Harrison
- Charles LungMaharajah
- Leonard CareyDr. Paling
- Nelson WelchNorton
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jo Swerling
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Thunder in the East runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Thunder in the East is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Thunder in the East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Thunder in the East?
Thunder in the East (1952) was directed by Charles Vidor and stars Alan Ladd, Deborah Kerr, Charles Boyer.