Heat Lightning
“"I just killed a rat!"”
Synopsis
Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.
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Aline MacMahon
Olga
Ann Dvorak
Myra
Preston Foster
George
Lyle Talbot
Jeff
Glenda Farrell
Mrs. Tifton
Frank McHugh
Frank
Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Ashton-Ashley
Theodore Newton
Steve Laird
Willard Robertson
Everett Marshall
Harry C. Bradley
'Popsy'
James Durkin
The Sheriff
Jane Darwell
Gladys
Edgar Kennedy
Herbert
Muriel Evans
Blonde Cutie
Jill Dennett
Girl with Black Bangs (uncredited)
Sam Hayes
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Chris-Pin Martin
Mexican Husband with Family (uncredited)
Margareta Montez
Mexican Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Holdrege, Nebraska
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff, Brown Holmes
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Heat Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Warren Duff, Brown Holmes, Leon Abrams, George Abbott
Bernhard Kaun
Sidney Hickox
Howard Bretherton
Samuel Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Howard Bretherton
Editor
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heat Lightning about?
Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger sister Myra. When two escaped criminals stop for a bite to eat, Olga is reminded of the past she left behind.
Who directed Heat Lightning?
Heat Lightning was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Heat Lightning?
The principal cast of Heat Lightning includes Aline MacMahon, Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot, Glenda Farrell.
When was Heat Lightning released and how long is it?
Heat Lightning was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Heat Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat Lightning was composed by Bernhard Kaun.