Thundering Frontier (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Thundering Frontier is a western film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 57 minutes. “A landslide of lightning adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a handful of non-formula westerns, Charles Starrett returned to the mixture as before in Thundering Frontier. Starrett plays Jim Fillmore, kind to old ladies, small animals and heroine Norma Belknap (Iris Meredith). In contrast, the villains are kind to no one, least of all struggling building contractor Square Deal Scottie (Alex Callam), whose projects are continually targeted for demolition and his payroll is forever being stolen at gunpoint. A good 25 percent of the film's running time is given over to Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers, whose C&W croonings are pleasant but a bit much. One of the film's few surprises is that Starrett's perennial screen sparring partner Dick Curtis isn't one of the bad guys.
Who’s in it. Thundering Frontier stars Charles Starrett as Jim Filmore, Iris Meredith as Norma Belknap, Ray Bennett as Ed Filmore and Alex Callam as Square Deal Scottie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thundering Frontier page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thundering Frontier tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thundering Frontier (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thundering Frontier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thundering Frontier?
- Thundering Frontier stars Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Ray Bennett, Alex Callam and Carl Stockdale.
- When was Thundering Frontier released?
- Thundering Frontier was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.