Chain Lightning
“There's a new Bogart thrill in the sky!”
Synopsis
Former World War II flying ace Matt Brennan takes a position as a test pilot for a commercial aircraft corporation and bumps into his old girlfriend, Jo Holloway, who now works as a receptionist for the company.
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Chain Lightning (1950) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Heisler
- Screenplay & Story
- Liam O'Brien, Vincent B. Evans
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Chain Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Heisler
Liam O'Brien, Vincent B. Evans, Lester Cole
David Buttolph
Ernest Haller
Thomas Reilly
Anthony Veiller
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Reilly
Editor
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Anthony Veiller
Producer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Stuart Heisler
Director
Liam O'Brien
Screenplay
Vincent B. Evans
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Chain Lightning
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What is Chain Lightning about?
Former World War II flying ace Matt Brennan takes a position as a test pilot for a commercial aircraft corporation and bumps into his old girlfriend, Jo Holloway, who now works as a receptionist for the company.
Who directed Chain Lightning?
Chain Lightning was directed by Stuart Heisler.
Who stars in Chain Lightning?
The principal cast of Chain Lightning includes Humphrey Bogart, Eleanor Parker, Raymond Massey, Richard Whorf, James Brown.
When was Chain Lightning released and how long is it?
Chain Lightning was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Chain Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chain Lightning was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chain Lightning?
Chain Lightning holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).