Walking Thunder (1995)

In the 1850s, a young boy and his family on their way west become stranded in the Rockies. With the help of a local mountain man, a Sioux medicine man, and a legendary bear known as "... See full summary »

Director:

Craig Clyde

Writers:

Craig Clyde (story by), Bryce W. Fillmore (story by) (as Bryce Fillmore)

Stars:

James Read, John Denver, David Tom

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Read	...	Abner Murdock
John Denver	...	John McKay
David Tom	...	Jacob McKay
Irene Miracle	...	Emma McKay (as Klara Irene Miracle)
Christopher Neame	...	Ansel Richter
Ted Thin Elk	...	Dark Wind (as Chief Ted Thin Elk)
Kevin Conners	...	Toby McKay
Billy Oscar	...	Weasel
Don Shanks	...	Blood Coat
Robert DoQui	...	Gun Trader
K.C. Clyde	...	Danny McKay (as Kasey Clyde)
David Kirk Chambers	...	Thomas McKay
Carolyn Hurlburt	...	Anne McKay
Dane Stevens	...	Angus Campbell (as Duane Stephens)
Wayne Brennan	...	Windy Bill

Storyline

In the 1850s, a young boy and his family on their way west become stranded in the Rockies. With the help of a local mountain man, a Sioux medicine man, and a legendary bear known as "Walking Thunder," the boy learns to become a man, and his family's survival is secured. Brian Keith narrates this family Western adventure, which won a Silver Award at the WorldFest Film Festival.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | mountain man | medicine man | 10 year old | coming of age | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for elements of frontier violence

User Reviews

Ho hum but watchable -- beware racial slurs.

I agree with the former reviewer about the cabin. I mean, they are trapped in the wilderness because this guy, who can build a log cabin in one day, CAN'T FIX A WAGON AXLE BEFORE WINTER! Sheesh, believable. I'm sure wagon axles were a lot tougher to make than houses.

You also may not want to show it to impressionable young Indian kids, since some characters use derogatory language and racial slurs, and the one Indian character is something of a stereotype.

The movie won't make you laugh or cry, but it won't kill you with boredom either, and if you have the hour and a half to kill, there are worse things to watch out there. Bart the Bear is always good, and there are a few charming moments.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 August 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Walking Thunder

Filming Locations:

Mount Timpanogos, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color