Thunder on the Hill (1951)
- Starring:
- Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, (more)
- Director(s):
- Douglas Sirk
Synopsis of Thunder on the Hill
Charlotte Hastings' West End stage hit Bonaventure was adroitly translated to the American screen as Thunder on the Hill. The bulk of the action takes place at convent, presided over by Sister Mary (Claudette Colbert). Circumstances -- namely, a dangerous rainstorm and raging flood -- dictate that the convent become a stopover for Valerie Carns (Ann Blyth), a convicted murderess who is being escorted to Death Row by a brace of guards. Slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent, Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the genuine killer to justice. It goes without saying that said killer is also a reluctant guest of the convent. A superb shadow-laden climax in the convent's belltower caps this heart-pounding mystery meller. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Thunder on the Hill
- Claudette Colbert - Sister Mary Bonaventure
- Robert Douglas - Dr. Jeffrey
- Phillip Friend - Sidney Kingham
- Michael Pate - Willie
- Connie Gilchrist - Sister Josephine
- Phyllis Stanley - Nurse Phillips
- Valerie Cardew - Nurse Colby
- Pat O'Moore - Mr. Smithson
- Ann Blyth - Valerie Carns
- Anne Crawford - Isabel Jeffrey
- Gladys Cooper - Mother Superior
- John Abbott - Abel Harmer
- Gavin Muir - Melling
- Norma Varden - Pierce
- Queenie Leonard - Mrs. Smithson
- Director(s):
- Douglas Sirk
- Writer(s):
- Andrew Solt, Oscar Saul
- Producer(s):
- Michael Kraike
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