Operation Thunder
The inhabitants of a small provincial town are requisitioned to take part in the French army's major maneuvers. A foreign spy takes advantage of these maneuvers to steal secret documents. The pursuit and capture of the spy and his accomplices are successfully carried out by all those taking part in the maneuvers.
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Plot Summary
In post-Civil War Texas, former Confederate Colonel Dan Matthew struggles to rebuild his life and cattle ranch. His efforts are hampered by an ongoing feud with a ruthless carpetbagger and his gang who are attempting to seize land through illegal means. Matthew must confront his past and the violent present to protect his home and the innocent settlers.
Critical Reception
Operation Thunder (also known as Thunder Over the Plains) received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who found it to be a standard, albeit competently made, Western. Audiences familiar with Randolph Scott's dependable Western performances found it to be an acceptable entry in his filmography.
What Reviewers Say
- Solid, if unremarkable, Western fare starring Randolph Scott.
- Competently directed with a predictable plot that delivers on typical Western tropes.
- Features the stoic presence of Randolph Scott as a capable gunslinger.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Thunder Over the Plains' and was later retitled 'Operation Thunder' for some releases, likely in an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of spy or war films at the time.
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