Thunder Birds
"For two pilots, one woman became a conflict of interest."
Originally released in 1942. Thunder Birds is a drama/romance film. directed by William A. Wellman. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Preston Foster, John Sutton, and Gene Tierney
Synopsis
On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Preston Foster
as Steve Britt
John Sutton
as Peter Stackhouse
Gene Tierney
as Kay Saunders
Jack Holt
as Colonel MacDonald
May Whitty
as Lady Jane Stackhouse
George Barbier
as Col. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' Saunders
Richard Haydn
as George Lockwood
Reginald Denny
as Barrett
Ted North
as Cadet Hackzell
Janis Carter
as Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Birds about?
On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections...
Who directed Thunder Birds?
Thunder Birds was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is Thunder Birds?
Thunder Birds has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Thunder Birds released?
Thunder Birds was released on October 28, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thunder Birds?
The main cast of Thunder Birds includes Preston Foster, John Sutton, Gene Tierney, Jack Holt, May Whitty.