Lightning Strikes West
“Another 100 per cent score for the screen's premier Western star! A cyclonic drama of Love, laughter and slaughter in a land where blue steel Blints, bullets whine, and Death rides on dangerous trails.”
Synopsis
When Butch Taggart escapes prison, the Marshal sends Lightning Morgan to find him and his hidden gold. He finds the map to the gold on Taggart's boot. Joe Laikon and his men are also after the gold and they overpower Morgan, get the map, and head for the treasure. But Morgan and Tod Grant are soon on their trail
Top Cast
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Ken Maynard
Lightning Ken Morgan
Claire Rochelle
Mae Grant
Bob Terry
Tad Grant
Michael Vallon
Butch Taggart
Charles King
Joe Lakin
Reed Howes
Henchman Frank
Dick Dickinson
Henchman Mack
William Gould
Marshal Jim Correy
George Chesebro
2nd Sheriff
John Elliott
Dr. Jenkins
Jack Evans
Barfly
Oscar Gahan
Posse Rider
Chick Hannan
Posse Rider
Carl Mathews
Posse Rider
Forrest Matthews
Deputy
Tex Palmer
Posse Rider
Ralph Peters
Bartender Eddie
Wally West
Posse Rider
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- Martha Chapin
- Original Score
- Lew Porter
- Original Title
- Lightning Strikes West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Colony Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Fraser
Martha Chapin
Lew Porter
Elmer Dyer
Charles Henkel Jr.
Max Alexander, Arthur Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Fraser
Director
Martha Chapin
Writer
Charles Henkel Jr.
Editor
Max Alexander
Producer
Elmer Dyer
Director of Photography
Arthur Alexander
Producer
Lew Porter
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Strikes West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lightning Strikes West about?
When Butch Taggart escapes prison, the Marshal sends Lightning Morgan to find him and his hidden gold. He finds the map to the gold on Taggart's boot. Joe Laikon and his men are also after the gold and they overpower Morgan, get the map, and head for the treasure. But Morgan and Tod Grant are soon on their trail
Who directed Lightning Strikes West?
Lightning Strikes West was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
Who stars in Lightning Strikes West?
The principal cast of Lightning Strikes West includes Ken Maynard, Claire Rochelle, Bob Terry, Michael Vallon, Charles King.
When was Lightning Strikes West released and how long is it?
Lightning Strikes West was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Lightning Strikes West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lightning Strikes West was composed by Lew Porter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lightning Strikes West?
Lightning Strikes West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).