Thunder Over the Plains
1953
⭐5.6(16 votes)
1h 22m
Western
Overview
Set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man.
About Thunder Over the Plains
Thunder Over the Plains (1953) is a Western film that follows set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man. Currently, you can watch Thunder Over the Plains on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 votes. Fans of western movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
