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Thunder Over the Plains (1953)

APPROVED 82 min  -  Romance | War | Western  -   27 October 1953 (USA)
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In Post-Bellum Texas, an army captain tries to keep the peace between overtaxed, impoverished farmers and greedy carpetbaggers.

Director:

André De Toth

Writer:

Russell S. Hughes

Stars:

Randolph Scott, Lex Barker and Phyllis Kirk
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Randolph Scott ...
Captain David Porter
Lex Barker Lex Barker ...
Captain Bill Hodges
Phyllis Kirk Phyllis Kirk ...
Norah Porter
Charles McGraw Charles McGraw ...
Ben Westman
Henry Hull ...
Lt. Col. Chandler
Elisha Cook Jr. ...
Joseph Standish
Hugh Sanders Hugh Sanders ...
H.L. Balfour
Lane Chandler Lane Chandler ...
Mike Faraday
James Brown James Brown ...
Conrad
Fess Parker ...
Kirby
Mark Dana Mark Dana ...
Lt. Williams
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Storyline

It's 1869, Texas has not yet been readmitted to the Union, and carpetbaggers have taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader whom he knows is innocent of the murder for which he is charged. But in trying to prove his innocence, Porter now finds he is a wanted man. Written by Maurice VanAuken <mvanauken@a1access.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Texas | Carpetbagger | Army | Post Bellum | Union  | See more »

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IN THE HEART AND DUST A Prairie Town Waited. A Storm Was Brewing...A Storm Named Dave Porter...And When He Hit, It Would Rain Nothing But Lead! (original poster) See more »

Genres:

Romance | War | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

La última patrulla See more »

Filming Locations:

Dijon Street, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Warnercolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: When Captain David Porter finds Captain Bill Hodges making advances toward his wife, he has a vicious fight with his junior officer resulting in a bruised and bloody left cheek. The next day, however, the cheek appears to have healed overnight. See more »

Quotes

Norah Porter: I'm afraid you hurt Mr. Balfour's feelings.
Captain Bill Hodges: To do that I'd have to kick him in the pocketbook.
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Referenced in They Came to Rob Las Vegas (1968) See more »