Thunder on the Hill
Overview
Charlotte Hastings' West End stage hit BONAVENTURE was adroitly translated to the American screen as THUNDER ON THE HILL. The bulk of the action takes place at convent, presided over by Sister Mary (Claudette Colbert). Circumstances -- namely, a dangerous rainstorm and raging flood -- dictate that the convent become a stopover for Valerie Carns (Ann Blyth), a convicted murderess who is being escorted to Death Row by a brace of guards. Slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent, Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the genuine killer to justice. It goes without saying that said killer is also a reluctant guest of the convent. A superb shadow-laden climax in the convent's belltower caps this heart-pounding mystery meller.
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Main Cast & Crew:
Douglas Sirk - Director
Claudette Colbert
Ann Blyth
Robert Douglas
Anne Crawford
Philip Friend
Norma Varden
Queenie Leonard
Patrick O'Moore
Gladys Cooper
Michael Pate
Details
- Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand, Black & White, NTSC Format)
- Run Time: 84
- Color Format: Black and White
- UPC: 025192181047
- Genre: DRAMA
- Rating: NR
- Release Date: August 2014
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