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Thunder on the Hill (Bonaventure) (1951)

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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Douglas Sirk

In Theaters: Sep 1, 1951 Wide

Cast

Claudette Colbert
Sister Mary Bonaventure
Ann Blyth
Valerie Carns
Robert Douglas
Dr. Jeffrey
Anne Crawford
Isabel Jeffrey
Phillip Friend
Sidney Kingham
Gladys Cooper
Mother Superior
Michael Pate
Willie
John Abbott
Abel Harmer
Connie Gilchrist
Sister Josephine
Gavin Muir
Melling
Phyllis Stanley
Nurse Phillips
Norma Varden
Pierce
Valerie Cardew
Nurse Colby
Queenie Leonard
Mrs. Smithson
Pat O'Moore
Mr. Smithson

Critic Reviews for Thunder on the Hill (Bonaventure)

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The whole thing is solemn and perfunctory, when all is said and done, and it leaves one wondering upon what sort of evidence that poor girl was originally condemned.

March 24, 2007 Full Review Source: New York Times

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A pouring rainstorm keeps the drama properly claustrophobic, and Sirk handles the conventions of the mystery with characteristic finesse.

March 24, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Don Druker

Chicago Reader

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Minor, but nonetheless fascinating, work of Sirk.

June 20, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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Intense melodrama about a nun solving a murder.

March 22, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Well worth it!! A real treat!

June 8, 2011

Larry Martin

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