Thunder on the Hill

Thunder on the Hill

1951 · 84 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (26 votes)
Dir. Douglas Sirk · Starring Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, Robert Douglas, Anne Crawford, Philip Friend, Gladys Cooper · Music Hans J. Salter

Six desperate people...hiding one guilty secret!

DramaMystery

Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the real killer to justice.

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A hushed, atmospheric drama unfolds within convent walls, where faith is tested and secrets simmer. It's a slow-burn mystery that feels both intimate and grand, exploring the quiet intensity of conviction and the search for truth.

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mother superiorconvent (nunnery)
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