Thunder in the Sun
The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!
1959 · 1h 21m · APPROVED
Action, Adventure, History, Western
Directed by
Russell Rouse
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Russell Rouse Director
- Susan Hayward as Gabrielle Dauphin
- Jeff Chandler as Lon Bennett
- Jacques Bergerac as Pepe Dauphin
- Blanche Yurka as Louise Dauphin
- Carl Esmond as Andre Dauphin
- Fortunio Bonanova as Fernando Christophe
- Bertrand Castelli as Edmond Duquette
- Albert Carrier as Basque
- Felix Locher as Danielle
- Michèle Marly as Basque
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