A Bolt of Lightning
Synopsis
The story of James Otis who was a part of the American revolution. He contested in court the right of the British to search colonists' homes.
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
James Otis
Rita Grapel
Ruth Otis
Anne Seymour
Mercy Warren
Frank Overton
John Emroy
Harry Cooke
William Wooley
Romney Brent
Governor Bernard
Celia Johnson
Mary Otis
Harry Townes
Sam Adams
Justice Watson
Peter
George Ives
Mr. Robinson
Rita Morley
Emma Emroy
Lloyd Bochner
Prescott
Jon Lormer
Mr. Huntington
Betty Furness
Self - Commercial Spokeswoman
Robert Haines
Judge
Shirley Ballard
Elizabeth Otis
Marvyn Dorkin
Doctor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Nickell
- Original Title
- A Bolt of Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Nickell
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Nickell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bolt of Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bolt of Lightning about?
The story of James Otis who was a part of the American revolution. He contested in court the right of the British to search colonists' homes.
Who directed A Bolt of Lightning?
A Bolt of Lightning was directed by Paul Nickell.
Who stars in A Bolt of Lightning?
The principal cast of A Bolt of Lightning includes Charlton Heston, Rita Grapel, Anne Seymour, Frank Overton, Harry Cooke.
When was A Bolt of Lightning released and how long is it?
A Bolt of Lightning was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.