Film

Thunder in the Sun

1959 · 1h 21m · History · Western · Action

The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!

IMDb

5.5

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.

Susan Hayward

Gabrielle Dauphin

Jeff Chandler

Lon Bennett

Jacques Bergerac

Pepe Dauphin

Blanche Yurka

Louise Dauphin

Carl Esmond

Andre Dauphin

Fortunio Bonanova

Fernando Christophe

Bertrand Castelli

Edmond Duquette

Albert Carrier

Basque

Felix Locher

Danielle

Michèle Marly

Basque

Alberto Villa

Basque (as Albert Villasainte)

Veda Ann Borg

Marie (uncredited)

Bob Woodward

Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

• Russell RouseDirector · Writer
• Stewart SternWriter
• Guy TrosperStory
• James HillStory
• Clarence GreeneProducer
• Stanley CortezDirector of Photography
• Chester W. SchaefferEditor

Thunder in the Sun - Trailer

Release date

April 8, 1959

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 21m

Rated

NR

Genres

History, Western, Action, Adventure

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