Thunder in the East (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1952, Thunder in the East is a drama and war film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 97 minutes. “TRAPPED...in revolt-riddled Ghandahar!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.
Who’s in it. Thunder in the East stars Deborah Kerr as Joan Willoughby, Alan Ladd as Steve Gibbs, Charles Boyer as Primer Minister Singh and Corinne Calvet as Lizette Damon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Thunder in the East has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder in the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder in the East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder in the East (1952)?
- In US, Thunder in the East is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunder in the East worth watching?
- Thunder in the East holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder in the East?
- Thunder in the East stars Deborah Kerr, Alan Ladd, Charles Boyer, Corinne Calvet and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was Thunder in the East released?
- Thunder in the East was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.