THUNDER IN THE EAST

India, 1947: American arms dealer Steve Gibbs (Alan Ladd) travels to the newly independent land in the hopes he can sell weapons to the leaders of a province that's under attack from ruthless guerrillas, despite the fact that the prime minister (Charles Boyer) is determined to find a peaceful solution. Gripping adaptation of Alan Moorehead's "The Rage of the Vulture" also stars Deborah Kerr, Corinne Calvet, Cecil Kellaway, John Williams. 97 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.