Heat Lightning(1934)
"I just killed a rat!"
Heat Lightning Synopsis
Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.
Heat Lightning (1934) is a crime and drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on March 1, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster and Lyle Talbot. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Brown Holmes, Warren Duff, Leon Abrams
- Producers:
- Samuel Bischoff
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Heat Lightning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aline MacMahon
as Olga
Ann Dvorak
as Myra
Preston Foster
as George
Lyle Talbot
as Jeff
Glenda Farrell
as Mrs. Tifton
Frank McHugh
as Frank
Ruth Donnelly
as Mrs. Ashton-Ashley
Theodore Newton
as Steve Laird
Willard Robertson
as Everett Marshall
Harry C. Bradley
as 'Popsy'
James Durkin
as The Sheriff
Jane Darwell
as Gladys
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Brown Holmes, Warren Duff and Leon Abrams, produced by Samuel Bischoff.
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Heat Lightning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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Heat Lightning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heat Lightning online?
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Heat Lightning (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Heat Lightning?
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The main cast of Heat Lightning (1934) includes Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot and Glenda Farrell. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heat Lightning released?
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Heat Lightning was released on March 1, 1934 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Heat Lightning worth watching?
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Heat Lightning (1934) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.