‘Thunder Bay’: Oil Rigging in Louisiana

Director Anthony Mann’s film gives a balanced perspective on environmental matters.

Steve (James Stewart, R) and Gambi (Dan Duryea) embody the American can-do spirit in “Thunder Bay.” Universal Pictures

NR | 1h 43m | Adventure, Drama | 1953

In the early 1950s, the talented director Anthony Mann took a successful detour into the world of Westerns, crafting films like “Winchester ‘73” and “The Man From Laramie.” These films not only solidified Mann’s reputation but also propelled legendary actor James Stewart into the highest echelons of the genre.