Thunder on the Hill
1951, English. Directed by Douglas Sirk.
Six desperate people...hiding one guilty secret!
Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the real killer to justice.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Douglas SirkDirector
- Claudette ColbertSister Mary Bonaventure
- Ann BlythValerie Carns
- Robert DouglasDr. Edward Jeffreys
- Anne CrawfordIsabel Jeffreys
- Philip FriendSidney Kingham
- Gladys CooperMother Superior
- Michael PateWillie Pentridge
- John AbbottAbel Harmer
- Connie GilchristSister Josephine
- Gavin MuirMelling
- Phyllis StanleyNurse Phillips
- Norma VardenPierce
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oscar Saul, Andrew Solt
- Budget
- $2.5M
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How long is Thunder on the Hill?
Thunder on the Hill runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Thunder on the Hill have a post-credits scene?
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Thunder on the Hill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Thunder on the Hill is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Thunder on the Hill on?
Thunder on the Hill isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thunder on the Hill?
If you liked Thunder on the Hill, try A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery, The Caveman's Valentine, Remember.
Who directed Thunder on the Hill?
Thunder on the Hill (1951) was directed by Douglas Sirk and stars Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, Robert Douglas.