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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmer Clifton
- Original Title
- Lightning Raiders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Elmer Clifton
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Elmer Clifton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Raiders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lightning Raiders about?
A cowboy and his sidekick track mail thieves to a hide-out.
Who directed Lightning Raiders?
Lightning Raiders was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Lightning Raiders?
The principal cast of Lightning Raiders includes Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Mady Lawrence, Henry Hall, Steve Darrell.
When was Lightning Raiders released and how long is it?
Lightning Raiders was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lightning Raiders?
Lightning Raiders holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).