United States / Jun 01, 1940 / NR
Another 100 per cent score for the screen's premier Western star! A cyclonic drama of Love, laughter and slaughter in a land where blue steel Blints, bullets whine, and Death rides on dangerous trails.
55min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
When Butch Taggart escapes prison, the Marshal sends Lightning Morgan to find him and his hidden gold. He finds the map to the gold on Taggart's boot. Joe Laikon and his men are also after the gold and they overpower Morgan, get the map, and head for the treasure. But Morgan and Tod Grant are soon on their trail
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| William Gould | Marshal Jim Correy |
| George Chesebro | 2nd Sheriff |
| John Elliott | Dr. Jenkins |
| Jack Evans | Barfly |
| Oscar Gahan | Posse Rider |
| Chick Hannan | Posse Rider |
| Carl Mathews | Posse Rider |
| Forrest Matthews | Deputy |
| Tex Palmer | Posse Rider |
| Ralph Peters | Bartender Eddie |
| Wally West | Posse Rider |
Genres
Western
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lightning Strikes West |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Colony Pictures |
| Release date | 1 giugno 1940 |
| Production | Max Alexander, Arthur Alexander |
| Writer | Martha Chapin |
| Editing | Charles Henkel Jr. |
| Cinematography | Elmer Dyer |
| Assistant directors | Harry L. Fraser |
| Camera operators | Elmer Dyer |
| Additional photography | Elmer Dyer |
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| Production design | Fred Preble |
| Art direction | Fred Preble |
| Set decoration | Fred Preble |
| Music | Lew Porter, Clifford A. Ruberg |
| Sound | Clifford A. Ruberg, Lew Porter |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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