Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Synopsis
In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to deduce who the killer's next victim will be. A tense chase ensues as they try to prevent him from continuing his bloody rampage
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Randy Quaid
Detective Steve Carella
Alan Blumenfeld
Detective Ollie Weeks
Ving Rhames
Detective Artie Brown
Steven Flynn
Henry 'Lightning' Lytell
Eddie Jones
Byrnes
Alex McArthur
Detective Bert Kling
Steve Park
Todd Wilkins
Ron Perkins
Detective Meyer Meyer
Mary-Joan Negro
Mrs. Anunciato
Deanne Bray
Teddy Franklin
Tracy Middendorf
Dorothy
Johann Carlo
Sarah Meyer
Alison Moir
Augusta
Richard Portnow
Monaghan
Dayton Callie
Monroe
Christopher Darga
Paolo
Marquita Terry
Luella
Juney Smith
Phil
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Paltrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Krohn, Dan Levine, Evan Hunter
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Paltrow
Mike Krohn, Dan Levine, Evan Hunter
Peter Bernstein
Kenneth Zunder
David A. Simmons
Diana Kerew
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Paltrow
Director
Peter Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Kenneth Zunder
Director of Photography
Tom McKinley
Costume Design
David A. Simmons
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning about?
In New York two detectives of the 87th precinct are initially baffled by the brutal, ritualistic slayings of several young women. Through good detective work and clues left at the crime scenes by the psychopathic killer, they are able to deduce who the killer's next victim will be. A tense chase ensues as they try to prevent him from continuing his bloody rampage
Who directed Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning was directed by Bruce Paltrow.
Who stars in Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning?
The principal cast of Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning includes Randy Quaid, Alan Blumenfeld, Ving Rhames, Steven Flynn, Eddie Jones.
When was Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning released and how long is it?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning was composed by Peter Bernstein.
Is Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning based on a book or true story?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan Hunter".