Thunder Below (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film
Released in 1932, Thunder Below is a drama film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 66 minutes. “Tempestuous Love in the Tropics!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story of an unhappy wife of oil rigger who labors in a Central American oil field. The bored Susan falls in love with Walt's good friend Ken but keeps her husband in the dark about her feelings... until he's plunged into darkness for real when he loses his eyesight. Susan finds her attentions then wandering yet another man, Davis, and Ken urges her to return to Walt.
Who’s in it. Thunder Below stars Tallulah Bankhead as Susan, Charles Bickford as Walt, Paul Lukas as Ken and Eugene Pallette as Bill Horner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder Below page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder Below tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder Below (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thunder Below change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thunder Below?
- Thunder Below stars Tallulah Bankhead, Charles Bickford, Paul Lukas, Eugene Pallette and Ralph Forbes.
- When was Thunder Below released?
- Thunder Below was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.