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GERMANY · 1951

Thunder on the Hill

Douglas Sirk
wrongful conviction religious sanctuary justice and redemption murder investigation faith and doubt
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Synopsis

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.

Year1951
CountryGermany
DirectorDouglas Sirk
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