Thunder in the Desert (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Thunder in the Desert is an adventure and western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Bob arrives looking for the killer of his uncle. When the Sheriff chases him and his partner Rusty, Reno thinks they are the men he is looking for and takes them into his gang. There Bob finds his uncle's gun and knows he has found the right gang. However he realizes the gang has an unknown leader and he sets out to find him.
Who’s in it. Thunder in the Desert stars Bob Steele as Bob Radford, Louise Stanley as Betty Andrews, Don Barclay as Rusty and Ed Brady as Reno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Thunder in the Desert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder in the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder in the Desert tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder in the Desert (1938)?
- In US, Thunder in the Desert is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunder in the Desert worth watching?
- Thunder in the Desert holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder in the Desert?
- Thunder in the Desert stars Bob Steele, Louise Stanley, Don Barclay, Ed Brady and Charles King.
- When was Thunder in the Desert released?
- Thunder in the Desert was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.