Thunder Bay (1953)
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- Approved
- 1h 43min
- Adventure, Drama
- 30 Sep 1953 (UK)
- Movie
Shrimpers and oilmen clash after an ambitious wildcatter begins constructing an off-shore oil rig.
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Cast verified as complete
| James Stewart | ... |
Steve Martin
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| Joanne Dru | ... |
Stella Rigaud
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| Gilbert Roland | ... |
Teche Bossier
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| Dan Duryea | ... |
Johnny Gambi
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| Jay C. Flippen | ... |
Kermit MacDonald
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| Marcia Henderson | ... |
Francesca Rigaud
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Robert Monet | ... |
Phillipe Bayard
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| Antonio Moreno | ... |
Dominique Rigaud
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
Rawlings
(as Henry Morgan)
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| Fortunio Bonanova | ... |
Sheriff Antoine Chighizola
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| Mario Siletti | ... |
Louis Chighizola
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Emile Avery | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Alfredo Berumen | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Fred Carson | ... |
Oilman (uncredited)
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Adrine Champagne | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Frank Chase | ... |
Radio Technician (uncredited)
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Antonio Filauri | ... |
Joe Sephalu (uncredited)
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Donald Green | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Jean Hartelle | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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| Ted Mapes | ... |
Oil Man (uncredited)
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Billy McCoy | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Ernesto Molinari | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Anton Northpole | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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| Jack Perry | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Allen Pinson | ... |
Oil Man (uncredited)
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Emanuel Russo | ... |
Radio Man (uncredited)
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Paul Stathes | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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| Tom Steele | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Jack Tesler | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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| Dale Van Sickel | ... |
Oil Man (uncredited)
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Laurie Vining | ... |
Technician (uncredited)
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| Ben Welden | ... |
Fisherman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Anthony Mann | ||
Written by
| Gil Doud | ... | (screenplay) and |
| John Michael Hayes | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Michael Hayes | ... | (story) |
| George W. George | ... | (idea) and |
| George F. Slavin | ... | (idea) |
Produced by
| Aaron Rosenberg | ... | producer |
Music by
| Frank Skinner | ||
Cinematography by
| William H. Daniels | ... | director of photography (as William Daniels) |
Editing by
| Russell F. Schoengarth | ... | (as Russell Schoengarth) |
Editorial Department
| William Fritzsche | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| Richard H. Riedel | ||
Set Decoration by
| Oliver Emert | ... | (set decorations) |
| Russell A. Gausman | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Rosemary Odell | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Sherwood | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| William Nunley | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound |
| James V. Swartz | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ted Mapes | ... | stunt double: James Stewart (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Lee Weatherhead | ... | pilot for cast & crew: daily |
Additional Crew
| Robert Larson | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1953) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal International)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1953) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1953) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- J.Arthur Rank-Film (1954) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1954) (France) (theatrical)
- KSM (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2014) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
- Elephant Films (2019) (France) (video)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Seven Arts Associated (1964) (United States) (tv) (syndicated)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1946, ex-Navy engineer Steve Martin comes to a Louisiana town with a dream: to build a safe platform for offshore oil drilling. Having finessed financing from a big oil company, formerly penniless Steve and his partner Johnny are in business...and getting interested in shrimp-boat captain Rigaud's two lovely daughters. But opposition from the fishing community grows fast, led by Stella Rigaud. Other hazards include sabotage, a hurricane...and a treacherous board of directors.
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | The Brawling, Mauling Story of the Biggest Bonanza of Them All ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although filmed in the standard 1.37-1 aspect ratio, this film was chosen by Universal-International as its first widescreen feature, accomplishing this by cropping the top and bottom and projecting it at 1.85-1 at Loew's State Theatre in New York City, as well as other sites. Its initial presentation also marked U-I's first use of directional stereophonic sound, although few theaters in the country had such equipment at the time. Thunder Bay marked Universal Pictures' entry into the widescreen format craze of the day. Some contemporary reviewers complained that the sound, with its use of three speakers, was loud and distracting. Publicity materials also indicate that the picture was originally planned as a 3-D production. See more » |
| Goofs | The townspeople secure a restraining order from the state to stop the blasting in the Gulf of Mexico. Since the blasting is further than 3 miles from shore, the state would not have jurisdiction- these are Federal waters. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Inside the Dream Factory (1995). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: LOUISIANA 1946 See more » |
| Quotes |
Johnny Gambi:
Can you, uh, juggle or anything like that? We might pick up a few bucks. Steve Martin: I can imitate a movie star. See more » |