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Movie poster: Thunder Over the Plains (1953)
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Thunder Over the Plains

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1953 · 82 min Western
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

Set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man.

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Year 1953
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director André de Toth
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (15 votes)

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Thunder Over the Plains is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1953. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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