Movie·1940·0h 55m
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.
Directed By
Harry L. Fraser
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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
Written By
Martha Chapin
Producer
Max Alexander, Arthur Alexander
Cinematography
Elmer Dyer
Music
Lew Porter
Editor
Charles Henkel Jr.
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Harry L. Fraser
Director
Martha Chapin
Writer
Max Alexander
Producer
Charles Henkel Jr.
Editor
Elmer Dyer
Director of Photography
Arthur Alexander
Producer
Lew Porter
Original Music Composer
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