Thunder in the East

"TRAPPED...in revolt-riddled Ghandahar!"

Apr 2 1953 Approved 1h 37m
Drama, War

During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.

Plot

During India's first years of independence from Britain, Steve Gibbs lands his armaments loaded plane in Ghandahar province hoping to get rich. Pacifist Prime Minister Singh hopes to reach an agreement with guerilla leader Khan, the maharajah is a fool, and the British residents are living in the past. Steve's love interest is Joan Willoughby, the blind daughter of a parson.

Written by

Jo Swerling, George Tabori, Frederick Hazlitt Brennan

Directed by

Charles Vidor

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
467
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA