Still from Lightning Strikes Twice — Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) — King VidorPhotographed by Sidney Hickox

King Vidor

Lightning Strikes Twice

Name: Lightning Strikes Twice
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1951
Duration: 91 min

English / 1951 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

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Synopsis

Sent to a dude ranch in the west to recover her health, a New York actress falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of the murder of his wife.

Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Vidor

WriterLenore J. Coffee

CinematographerSidney Hickox

Composer

Cast

Ruth Romanas Shelley Carnes

Richard Toddas Richard Trevelyan

Mercedes McCambridgeas Liza McStringer

Zachary Scottas Harvey Fortescue Turner

Frank Conroyas J.D. Nolan

Kathryn Givneyas Myra Nolan

Rhys Williamsas Father Paul

Darryl Hickmanas String

Nacho Galindoas Pedro

Marjorie Bennettas Drug Store Customer

Ralph Byrdas Jack Ross

Frank Cadyas Gas Station Man

Irene Calvilloas Raquel

Leo Clearyas Editor

Eileen Coghlanas Gossip

Byron Foulgeras Hummel

Joaquin Garayas Johnny Lopez

Sumner Getchellas Rancher

Ned Glassas Tom

Dick Gordonas Prison Guard