Lightning Over Water
Synopsis
Director 'Nicholas Ray' is eager to complete a final film before his imminent death from cancer. Wim Wenders is working on his own film Hammett (1983) in Hollywood, but flies to New York to help Ray realize his final wish. Ray's original intent is to make a fiction film about a dying painter who sails to China to find a cure for his disease. He and Wenders discuss this idea, but it is obviously unrealistic given Ray's state of health.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray
- Original Score
- Ronee Blakley
- Original Title
- Lightning Over Water
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Basis-Film-Verleih GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray
Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray
Ronee Blakley
Martin Schäfer, Edward Lachman
Peter Przygodda, Wim Wenders
Chris Sievernich, Wim Wenders, Pierre Cottrell, Renée Gundelach
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Writer
Wim Wenders
Director
Nicholas Ray
Director
Nicholas Ray
Writer
Chris Sievernich
Producer
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Wim Wenders
Editor
Wim Wenders
Producer
Pierre Cottrell
Producer
Martin Schäfer
Director of Photography
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lightning Over Water.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Over Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lightning Over Water about?
Director 'Nicholas Ray' is eager to complete a final film before his imminent death from cancer. Wim Wenders is working on his own film Hammett (1983) in Hollywood, but flies to New York to help Ray realize his final wish. Ray's original intent is to make a fiction film about a dying painter who sails to China to find a cure for his disease. He and Wenders discuss this idea, but it is obviously unrealistic given Ray's state of health.
Who directed Lightning Over Water?
Lightning Over Water was directed by Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in Lightning Over Water?
The principal cast of Lightning Over Water includes Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray, Susan Ray, Tom Farrell, Ronee Blakley.
When was Lightning Over Water released and how long is it?
Lightning Over Water was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Lightning Over Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lightning Over Water was composed by Ronee Blakley.