Thunder in the Sun (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1959, Thunder in the Sun is an action, adventure, history and western film directed by Russell Rouse, running about 81 minutes. “The Sun Never Blazed On A More Savage Saga!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Thunder in the Sun stars Susan Hayward as Gabrielle Dauphin, Jeff Chandler as Lon Bennett, Jacques Bergerac as Pepe Dauphin and Carl Esmond as Andre Dauphin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Thunder in the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder in the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder in the Sun (1959)?
- In US, Thunder in the Sun 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 Sun worth watching?
- Thunder in the Sun holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder in the Sun?
- Thunder in the Sun stars Susan Hayward, Jeff Chandler, Jacques Bergerac, Carl Esmond and Blanche Yurka.
- When was Thunder in the Sun released?
- Thunder in the Sun was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.