Thunderbirds
"They had nothing to lose but their lives...and they knew it!"
Originally released in 1952. Thunderbirds is a war/romance film. directed by John H. Auer. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Derek, John Drew Barrymore, and Mona Freeman
Synopsis
An Oklahoma National Guard unit, comprised mainly of Native Americans, is called up for duty at the start of World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Derek
as Lt. Gil Hackett
John Drew Barrymore
as Pvt. Tom McCreery
Mona Freeman
as Lt. Ellen Henderson
Gene Evans
as Sgt. Mike Braggart
Eileen Christy
as Mary Caldwell
Ward Bond
as Lt. John McCreery
Barton MacLane
as Sgt. Durkee
Wally Cassell
as Pfc. Sam Jacobs
Ben Cooper
as Calvin Jones
Scott Elliott
as Keith Watson (as Robert Neil)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunderbirds about?
An Oklahoma National Guard unit, comprised mainly of Native Americans, is called up for duty at the start of World War II.
Who directed Thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds was directed by John H. Auer.
How long is Thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Thunderbirds released?
Thunderbirds was released on November 20, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thunderbirds?
The main cast of Thunderbirds includes John Derek, John Drew Barrymore, Mona Freeman, Gene Evans, Eileen Christy.