Steve Martin, a man pursuing a dream of finding oil in the Gulf of Mexico, had no idea what he would be getting into when he and his partner, Johnny Gambi arrived at the sleepy fisherman town in Louisiana to meet Kermit McDonald, the head of a firm at the brink of bankruptcy.
The new arrivals are clearly not welcome by the small fishing community, suffering from bad years for the lack of shrimp, their principal source of income. Afraid of the way Martin will change the source of their livelihood, create an unforeseen animosity among the oil people and the locals. The situation escalates when Johnny Gambi falls in love with the daughter of a well liked man.
"Thunder Bay", a 1953 Universal picture, was seen recently on a cable channel. Directed by Anthony Mann, the film keeps the viewer involved, as the action keeps building up. The enactment of a storm in the Gulf area looks real, even though special effects then, were not what they are today. Thanks to Mr. Mann and his crew, things keep moving at a good pace, building on the strength of a dire situation and a deadline for finding the oil.
James Stewart does not disappoint with his Steve Martin. After all, Mr. Stewart always delivered, as is the case here. Dan Duryea playing against type, is fun to watch. Joanne Dru has some good moments as Stella. Gibert Roland appears as a shrimp boat owner.
The new arrivals are clearly not welcome by the small fishing community, suffering from bad years for the lack of shrimp, their principal source of income. Afraid of the way Martin will change the source of their livelihood, create an unforeseen animosity among the oil people and the locals. The situation escalates when Johnny Gambi falls in love with the daughter of a well liked man.
"Thunder Bay", a 1953 Universal picture, was seen recently on a cable channel. Directed by Anthony Mann, the film keeps the viewer involved, as the action keeps building up. The enactment of a storm in the Gulf area looks real, even though special effects then, were not what they are today. Thanks to Mr. Mann and his crew, things keep moving at a good pace, building on the strength of a dire situation and a deadline for finding the oil.
James Stewart does not disappoint with his Steve Martin. After all, Mr. Stewart always delivered, as is the case here. Dan Duryea playing against type, is fun to watch. Joanne Dru has some good moments as Stella. Gibert Roland appears as a shrimp boat owner.