Thunder on the Hill
"Six desperate people...hiding one guilty secret!"
Originally released in 1951. Thunder on the Hill is a drama/mystery film. directed by Douglas Sirk. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, and Robert Douglas
Synopsis
Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the real killer to justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (31 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claudette Colbert
as Sister Mary Bonaventure
Ann Blyth
as Valerie Carns
Robert Douglas
as Dr. Edward Jeffreys
Anne Crawford
as Isabel Jeffreys
Philip Friend
as Sidney Kingham
Gladys Cooper
as Mother Superior
Michael Pate
as Willie Pentridge
John Abbott
as Abel Harmer
Connie Gilchrist
as Sister Josephine
Gavin Muir
as Melling
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder on the Hill about?
Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister ...
Who directed Thunder on the Hill?
Thunder on the Hill was directed by Douglas Sirk.
How long is Thunder on the Hill?
Thunder on the Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Thunder on the Hill released?
Thunder on the Hill was released on October 17, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thunder on the Hill?
The main cast of Thunder on the Hill includes Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, Robert Douglas, Anne Crawford, Philip Friend.