Thunder Rock (1942)
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Robert Ardrey's theatrical semi-fantasy Thunder Rock was transformed in 1944 into one of the most successful British films of the year. Michael Redgrave stars as a disillusioned war correspondent, David Charleston, who shuts himself away from society by taking up residence in a Lake Michigan… More Robert Ardrey's theatrical semi-fantasy Thunder Rock was transformed in 1944 into one of the most successful British films of the year. Michael Redgrave stars as a disillusioned war correspondent, David Charleston, who shuts himself away from society by taking up residence in a Lake Michigan lighthouse. During one particularly stormy evening, Charleston's solitude is invaded by several strangers, all dressed in 19th century costume. It develops that these strangers are the ghosts of immigrants whose ship went down some 100 years earlier. Through their optimistic example, Charleston renews his own spirits and gives the world a second chance. When Thunder Rock threatens to get too ethereal for its own good, it is brought back to earth by the sardonic presence of James Mason, playing a live visitor to the lighthouse who spars both verbally and physically with the self-pitying Charleston. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Roy Boulting
- Written By
- Robert Ardrey
- Genres
- Drama, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 4, 1942 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A gripping wartime propaganda fantasy film that was based on the anti-isolation play of Robert Ardrey.
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Cast
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Michael Redgrave
as David Charleston
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Barbara Mullen
as Ellen Kirby
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James Mason
as Streeter
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Lilli Palmer
as Melanie Kurtz
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Finlay Currie
as Capt. Joshua
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Frederick [Fritz] Valk
as Dr. Kurtz
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Sybilla Binder
as Anne-Marie
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Frederick Cooper
as Ted Briggs
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Miles Malleson
as Chairman of Directors
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Barry Morse
as Robert
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George Carney
as Harry
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A.E. Matthews
as Mr. Kirby
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Olive Sloane
as Woman Director
- Tom Duggan
- Gerard Heinz
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Bryan Herbert
as Planning
- Andrea Malandrinos
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Tony Quinn
as Office Clerks
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Jeanne Shepherd
as Mrs. Briggs
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James Pirrie
as New Pilot
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Alfred Sangster
as Director
