Thunder in the Sun

Thunder in the Sun
Thunder in the Sun
Directed by	Russell Rouse
Written by	Russell Rouse; Stewart Stern
Based on	story by James Hill; Guy Trosper
Produced by	Clarence Greene
Starring	Susan Hayward; Jeff Chandler
Cinematography	Stanley Cortez
Edited by	Chester W. Schaeffer
Music by	Cyril J. Mockridge
Production; companies	Seven Arts Productions; Carrollton Inc
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	April 8, 1959
Running time	81 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$1.8 million (est. US/ Canada rentals)

Jacques Bergerac as Pepe Dauphin

Thunder in the Sun is a 1959 western film directed by Russell Rouse and starring Susan Hayward and Jeff Chandler.

Plot[]

The film shows a family of French Basque immigrants pioneering into the Wild West while carrying their ancestral vines. Hard drinking trail driver Lon Bennett is hired to lead them and he falls for the spirited Gabrielle Dauphin.

The film is infamous among Basques for its misunderstandings of Basque customs, such as the use of the (a device of the jai alai sport) as a weapon or shouting irrintzi ululations as meaningful communication.^{[citation needed]} Other commentators, though, have noted the well staged action scenes, the absorbing story, and the excellent cinematography. Which is a marvel since 90% of the lead actors scenes were shot in a studio with projected backgrounds.

Cast[]

Susan Hayward as Gabrielle Dauphin
Jeff Chandler as Lon Bennett
Jacques Bergerac as Pepe Dauphin
Blanche Yurka as Louise Dauphin
Carl Esmond as Andre Dauphin
Fortunio Bonanova as Fernando Christophe
Bertrand Castelli as Edmond Duquette
Albert Carrier
Felix Locher as Danielle
Michele Marly
Albert Villasainte
Veda Ann Borg as Marie

Production[]

The film was made by Seven Arts Productions and acquired by Paramount for distribution.^[2] It was the company's third film, after Gunrunners and Ten Seconds to Hell.^[3] It was known during filming as Between the Thunder and the Sun and The Gun and the Arrow.^[4]

Filming started 21 July 1958 with location work in Mount Whitney.^[5]^[6]

References[]

^ "1959: Probable Domestic Take", Variety, 6 January 1960 p 34
^ "GOLDWYN NAMED FOR MOVIE HONOR: Producers Guild to Give Him Milestone Award -Jeff Chandler Gets Role". New York Times. Oct 21, 1958. p. 38.
^ "HOLLYWOOD VISTA: Three Authoritative' 'Reporters' Add Background to Production Picture". New York Times. Oct 26, 1958. p. X7.
^ Scheuer, Philip K. (May 25, 1958). "GRAHAM STORY FILMED: Slayer Role Taxes Susan A TOWN CALLED HOLLYWOOD Susan Hayward Wrapped Up in Murderess Role". Los Angeles Times. p. G1.
^ "HEARTIER HORSE OPERA HEROINES". New York Times. Aug 10, 1958. p. X5.
^ "Hollywood Production Pulse". Variety. 6 August 1958. p. 20.

External links[]

Thunder in the Sun at IMDb
Thunder in the Sun at the TCM Movie Database
Review of film at Variety

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[1] "1959: Probable Domestic Take", Variety, 6 January 1960 p 34

[2] "GOLDWYN NAMED FOR MOVIE HONOR: Producers Guild to Give Him Milestone Award -Jeff Chandler Gets Role". New York Times. Oct 21, 1958. p. 38.

[3] "HOLLYWOOD VISTA: Three Authoritative' 'Reporters' Add Background to Production Picture". New York Times. Oct 26, 1958. p. X7.

[4] Scheuer, Philip K. (May 25, 1958). "GRAHAM STORY FILMED: Slayer Role Taxes Susan A TOWN CALLED HOLLYWOOD Susan Hayward Wrapped Up in Murderess Role". Los Angeles Times. p. G1.

[5] "HEARTIER HORSE OPERA HEROINES". New York Times. Aug 10, 1958. p. X5.

[6] "Hollywood Production Pulse". Variety. 6 August 1958. p. 20.

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