Thunder in the Sun

Thunder in the Sun (1959)

The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!

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.

Date of release
1959-04-08
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (12)
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
History, Western, Action, Adventure
Director
Russell Rouse

Casting

Interesting facts

Thunder in the Sun is a 1959 American Western film directed by Russell Rouse and starring Susan Hayward and Jeff Chandler.

Production

The film was made by Seven Arts Productions and acquired by Paramount for distribution. It was the company's third film, after Gunrunners and Ten Seconds to Hell. It was known during filming as Between the Thunder and the Sun and The Gun and the Arrow.

Filming started 21 July 1958 with location work in Mount Whitney.

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