Thunder Over the Plains
1953, English. Directed by André de Toth.
THUNDER IN HIS HEART...LIGHTNING IN HIS HOLSTERS...
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Thunder Over the Plains is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- André de TothDirector
- Randolph ScottCapt. David Porter
- Lex BarkerCapt. Bill Hodges
- Phyllis KirkNorah Porter
- Charles McGrawBen Westman
- Henry HullLt. Col. Chandler
- Elisha Cook Jr.Joseph Standish
- Hugh SandersH.L. Balfour
- Lane ChandlerMike Faraday
- James BrownConrad
- Fess ParkerKirby
- Mark DanaLt. Williams
- Trevor BardetteWalter Morgan (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Russell S. Hughes
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Thunder Over the Plains runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Thunder Over the Plains is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Thunder Over the Plains is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains (1953) was directed by André de Toth and stars Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk.