Thunder in the Sun (1959)
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A somewhat wooden rendition of an improbable western, this tale of Basques crossing the U.S. in 1847 with a load of grapevines has stock characters in slightly different guises. Susan Hayward is Gabrielle, a member of the Basque party who inexplicably speaks with a French accent (Basques speak their own unique language, and secondarily either Spanish or French.) She and her husband Andres (Carl Esmond), along with the others, are hoping to start a wine-growing industry on the West coast. Jeff Chandler is Lon Bennett, the lascivious-minded guide of the wagon train who openly chases after Gabrielle. Even after Gabrielle's husband is accidentally killed and she is married off, by custom, to his younger brother, Bennett does not relinquish his ardor. Their problematical relationship continues as several adventures befall the group, including the requisite battle with Native Americans. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Susan Hayward - Gabrielle Dauphin
- Jacques Bergerac - Pepe Dauphin
- Carl Esmond - Andre Dauphin
- Bertrand Castelli - Edmond Duquette
- Veda Ann Borg - Marie
- Felix Locher - Danielle
- Jeff Chandler - Lon Bennett
- Blanche Yurka - Louise Dauphin
- Fortunio Bonanova - Fernando Christophe
- Pedro de Cordoba - Gabrielle's Dance Partner
- June Wilkinson
- Director(s):
- Russell Rouse
- Writer(s):
- Stewart Stern, Russell Rouse
- Producer(s):
- Clarence Greene
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