Captain Thunder
"The greatest character since Robin Hood. The story of a reckless Rio Grande bandit who never broke his word."
Originally released in 1930. Captain Thunder is a western/drama film. directed by Alan Crosland. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fay Wray, Victor Varconi, and Charles Judels
Synopsis
A notorious Mexican bandit goes all soft and mushy when he falls for a beautiful senorita. Warner Bros.' Captain Thunder contains some of the darndest Mexican accents you've ever heard in your life. The star is Hungarian-born Victor Varconi, portraying a legendary south of the border outlaw who tries to force Canadian senorita Fay Wray to marry a rival rustler whom she despises. She pleads with the bandito so pathetically that he is moved to grant her a single wish. Without hesitation she chooses her poor but true love. The bandit king, being a somewhat honorable fellow grants the wish and without a twitch, guns down the wicked cattle thief. Fortunately the film was played for comedy, a wise decision since it probably would have garnered laughs as a straight drama anyway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
3.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Thunder about?
A notorious Mexican bandit goes all soft and mushy when he falls for a beautiful senorita. Warner Bros.' Captain Thunder contains some of the darndest Mexican accents you've ever heard in your lif...
Who directed Captain Thunder?
Captain Thunder was directed by Alan Crosland.
How long is Captain Thunder?
Captain Thunder has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Captain Thunder released?
Captain Thunder was released on December 27, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain Thunder?
The main cast of Captain Thunder includes Fay Wray, Victor Varconi, Charles Judels, Natalie Moorhead, Robert Elliott.