Thunder in the East

1952 | 97 minutes | 4.9 ★ (6)

Thunder in the East
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    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.

  • Release Date

    04 December 1952

  • DirectingCharles Vidor
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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