Chain Lightning(1950)
There's a new Bogart thrill in the sky!
Chain Lightning Synopsis
Former World War II flying ace Matt Brennan takes a position as a test pilot for a commercial aircraft corporation and bumps into his old girlfriend, Jo Holloway, who now works as a receptionist for the company.
Chain Lightning (1950) is a drama, action and war film directed by Stuart Heisler, released on February 18, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Eleanor Parker, Raymond Massey and Richard Whorf. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Heisler
- Writers:
- Lester Cole, Liam O'Brien, Vincent B. Evans
- Producers:
- Anthony Veiller
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Haller
- Composer:
- David Buttolph
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chain Lightning (1950) Trailer
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Chain Lightning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Lt. Col. Matthew "Matt" Brennan
Eleanor Parker
as Joan "Jo" Holloway
Raymond Massey
as Leland Willis
Richard Whorf
as Carl Troxell
James Brown
as Maj. Hinkle
Roy Roberts
as Maj. Gen. Hewitt
Morris Ankrum
as Ed Bostwick
Fay Baker
as Mrs. Willis
Fred Sherman
as Jeb Farley
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Heisler, written by Lester Cole, Liam O'Brien and Vincent B. Evans, produced by Anthony Veiller.
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Chain Lightning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 28 ratings.
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Chain Lightning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chain Lightning online?
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Chain Lightning (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Chain Lightning?
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The main cast of Chain Lightning (1950) includes Humphrey Bogart, Eleanor Parker, Raymond Massey, Richard Whorf and James Brown. The film was directed by Stuart Heisler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chain Lightning released?
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Chain Lightning was released on February 18, 1950 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Chain Lightning worth watching?
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Chain Lightning (1950) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chain Lightning?
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Yes. The official Chain Lightning trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.