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Picture Windows: Lightning
Picture Windows: Lightning
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  2. Picture Windows: Lightning

Picture Windows: Lightning

1995
30m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1995

Runtime

30m

Storyline

Part of the anthology series "Picture Windows," Joe Dante’s "Lightning" is a Gold Rush tale marking Brian Keith’s final screen role. As an aging prospector strikes it rich with the help of a quick-witted mule, two schemers move in—only to find the animal has the last laugh.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
30m
Oct 1, 1995
Languages
English
Director
Joe Dante
Joe Dante
Production
Epiphany Pictures
Epiphany Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Henry Jones

Henry Jones

Assayer

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Tappan

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Gambler

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

Hooker

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