Thundering Hoofs (1942): Cast & Plot
Thundering Hoofs is a 1942 western directed by Lesley Selander, starring Tim Holt as Bill Underwood aka Bill Dawson, Gordon De Main and Fred Scott. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thundering Hoofs About?
The premise of Thundering Hoofs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against a dusty frontier, the film pits gun‑fueled clashes on the open range against a tender prairie romance. After a bitter dispute with his father, Bill Underwood rejects the prospect of running the family stagecoach line and embraces the rugged life of a cowhand, finding love and danger along the trail.
Thundering Hoofs Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- b western
- singing cowboy
- western music
- classical western
- planted evidence
Thundering Hoofs Cast & Characters
Tim Holt leads the cast as Bill Underwood aka Bill Dawson, with Gordon De Main as Dave Underwood and Fred Scott as Dave Armstrong. Directed by Lesley Selander; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lesley Selander
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Tim Holt as Bill Underwood aka Bill Dawson - Gordon De Main as Dave Underwood
- Fred Scott as Dave Armstrong
- Joseph E. Bernard as Stage Driver Hank
Also Starring in Thundering Hoofs
· 13 more- Ray Whitley Smokey Ryan
- Lee 'Lasses' White Whopper Hatch
- Charles R. Phipps Mr. Kellogg
- Luana Walters Nancy Kellogg
- Archie Twitchell Steve Farley
- Lloyd Ingraham Telegrapher #2 (uncredited)
- Frank Ellis Henchman Carver
- Bob Kortman Henchman (uncredited)
- Monte Montague Henchman Slick
- Frank Fanning Postal Inspector
- Spade Cooley Fiddler (uncredited)
- Phil Dunham Clem (uncredited)
- Ken Card Banjo Player (uncredited)
More from Lesley Selander
More films directed by Lesley Selander: Arizona Bushwhackers, Fort Utah, The Texican and Town Tamer.
Thundering Hoofs Plot Summary
What happens in Thundering Hoofs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Old West, Bill Underwood, Tim Holt, rejects his father Dave Underwood, Gordon De Main, and chooses the life of a cowhand over taking charge of his family’s Kellogg Stage Line. On the road to Durango, Bill rides with his loyal friends Smokey Ryan, Ray Whitley, and Whopper Hatch, Lee ‘Lasses’ White, who stand by him through rough trails and sudden threats. Back in town, Mr. Kellogg, Charles R. Phipps, and his daughter Nancy Kellogg, Luana Walters, weigh a tense deal that could redefine the family business.
Full summary
The whole story of Thundering Hoofs, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Thundering Hoofs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What life does Bill Underwood choose over taking charge of his family's stage line?
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Movies Like Thundering Hoofs
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Thunder Over the Plains, Thunder at the Border and Thunderhoof.
Thundering Hoofs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thundering Hoofs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thundering Hoofs?
Thundering Hoofs runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Thundering Hoofs released?
Thundering Hoofs was released on July 24, 1942.
Who directed Thundering Hoofs?
Thundering Hoofs was directed by Lesley Selander.
More films by Lesley Selander Who is in the cast of Thundering Hoofs?
Thundering Hoofs stars Tim Holt as Bill Underwood aka Bill Dawson, Gordon De Main as Dave Underwood and Fred Scott as Dave Armstrong, among 17 credited actors.
Does Thundering Hoofs have a post-credit scene?
No. Thundering Hoofs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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