Thundergate (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film
Released in 1923, Thundergate is a drama film directed by Joseph De Grasse, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Wells is an American born in China who, unbeknownst to him, has an Oriental half-brother. Wells' uncle sends him to help Ray Williams build bridges in China. Williams is in league with Chinese reactionaries and he discredits Wells by turning him into a drug addict. Wells eventually becomes an outcast and is in a stupor when he is found by his half-brother, Kong Sue, the son of the Lord of Thundergate, a powerful Mandarin reactionary.
Who’s in it. Thundergate stars Owen Moore as Robert Wells / Kong Sur, Virginia Brown Faire as Ellen Ainsmith / Jen Jue, Edwin B. Tilton as James Sanderson (as Edwin Booth Tilton) and Sylvia Breamer as Alberta Hayward, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thundergate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thundergate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thundergate (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thundergate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thundergate?
- Thundergate stars Owen Moore, Virginia Brown Faire, Edwin B. Tilton, Sylvia Breamer and Robert McKim.
- When was Thundergate released?
- Thundergate was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.