The Blue Lightning(1986)
The Blue Lightning Synopsis
Harry Wingate, a rugged adventurer, is hired by a gem collector to retrieve a priceless opal, known as "The Blue Lightning," from Lester McInally, a super-criminal with an army of killers operating in the Australian outback.
The Blue Lightning (1986) is a drama, action and tv movie film directed by Lee Philips, released on May 7, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sam Elliott, Robert Culp, John Meillon and Rebecca Gilling. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Philips
- Writers:
- William Kelley
- Producers:
- Ross Matthews
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Production:
- Roadshow Coote & Carroll, Seven Network
- Status:
- Released
The Blue Lightning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Elliott
as Harry Wingate
Robert Culp
as Lester McInally
John Meillon
as Dr. William Giles
Rebecca Gilling
as Kate McQueen
Robert Coleby
as Ninian
Max Phipps
as Brutus Cathcart
Ralph Cotterill
as Words
- Jack Davis
Jack Davis
as Jahrgadu
- Bob Barrett
Bob Barrett
as Sullivan
Ray Meagher
as Hale
Michael Carman
as Roberts
- Norm Erskine
Norm Erskine
as Clancy
Key crew
Directed by Lee Philips, written by William Kelley, produced by Ross Matthews.
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The Blue Lightning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Blue Lightning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blue Lightning online?
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Who stars in The Blue Lightning?
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The main cast of The Blue Lightning (1986) includes Sam Elliott, Robert Culp, John Meillon, Rebecca Gilling and Robert Coleby. The film was directed by Lee Philips. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blue Lightning released?
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The Blue Lightning was released on May 7, 1986 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Blue Lightning worth watching?
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The Blue Lightning (1986) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.