Alien Thunder


Alien Thunder is a 1974 Canadian western film directed by Claude Fournier and starring Donald Sutherland. Its original screenplay was written by W.O. Mitchell but Mitchell removed his name from the final release due to changes that were made.

Synopsis

Set in 1880s Saskatchewan at the time of the North-West Rebellion, Alien Thunder is based on a true story about a Woods Cree who kills a North-West Mounted Police sergeant under desperate circumstances. Hunted for two years by the sergeant's resolute partner, the ending brings tragedy for all those involved.

Cast

Production

Alien Thunder was filmed in Saskatchewan's Battleford, Duck Lake, and Saskatoon.

Release

The film was not a financial success. "Suspense is lacking and characters are generally underdeveloped, as is the tension between the Mounties and the Indians." – Natalie Edwards, Cinema Canada