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Thunder in the East

NR19521h 37mCharles Vidor
IMDb 6.3

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"TRAPPED...in revolt-riddled Ghandahar!"

During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.

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IndiaPacifistMachine GunWeapons Dealer

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What is Thunder in the East (1952) about?

During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.

Who stars in Thunder in the East?

Thunder in the East stars Alan Ladd (Steve Gibbs), Deborah Kerr (Joan Willoughby), Charles Boyer (Primer Minister Singh), Corinne Calvet (Lizette Damon), Cecil Kellaway (Dr. Willoughby). The film was directed by Charles Vidor.

How long is Thunder in the East?

Thunder in the East has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

Is Thunder in the East worth watching?

Thunder in the East holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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