About this movie
Set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man.
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texas
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carpetbagger
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19th century
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Questions about Thunder Over the Plains
How long is Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains has a runtime of 1h 22m (1 hour and 22 minutes).
Who directed Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains was directed by André de Toth and released in 1953.
What genre is Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains is a Western film (1953).
Who stars in Thunder Over the Plains?
The cast of Thunder Over the Plains includes Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw, Henry Hull.
What is the TMDB rating for Thunder Over the Plains?
Thunder Over the Plains has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 16 votes.
