Lightning Strikes Twice(1951)
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Lightning Strikes Twice 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.
Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) is a thriller, mystery, crime and drama film directed by King Vidor, released on April 12, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ruth Roman, Richard Todd, Mercedes McCambridge and Zachary Scott. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- Margaret Echard, Lenore J. Coffee, Felix Jacoves
- Producers:
- Henry Blanke
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,108,000
- Revenue:
- $1,144,000
- Status:
- Released
Lightning Strikes Twice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Roman
as Shelley Carnes
Richard Todd
as Richard Trevelyan
Mercedes McCambridge
as Liza McStringer
Zachary Scott
as Harvey Fortescue Turner
Frank Conroy
as J.D. Nolan
Kathryn Givney
as Myra Nolan
Rhys Williams
as Father Paul
Darryl Hickman
as String
Nacho Galindo
as Pedro
Marjorie Bennett
as Drug Store Customer
Ralph Byrd
as Jack Ross
Frank Cady
as Gas Station Man
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by Margaret Echard, Lenore J. Coffee and Felix Jacoves, produced by Henry Blanke.
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Lightning Strikes Twice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 22 ratings.
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Lightning Strikes Twice – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Lightning Strikes Twice?
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The main cast of Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) includes Ruth Roman, Richard Todd, Mercedes McCambridge, Zachary Scott and Frank Conroy. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lightning Strikes Twice released?
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Lightning Strikes Twice was released on April 12, 1951 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Lightning Strikes Twice worth watching?
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Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.