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Lightning Strikes Twice (1951)

Movie ★ 5.7 91 min

Thriller Mystery Crime Drama

Sent to a dude ranch in the west to recover her health, a New York actress falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of the murder of his wife.

King Vidor Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 12, 1951
Runtime
91 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$1.1M
Box office
$1.1M
IMDb
tt0043744
Language

Themes

Cast

Ruth Roman Ruth Roman Shelley Carnes Richard Todd Richard Todd Richard Trevelyan Mercedes McCambridge Mercedes McCambridge Liza McStringer Zachary Scott Zachary Scott Harvey Fortescue Turner Frank Conroy Frank Conroy J.D. Nolan Kathryn Givney Kathryn Givney Myra Nolan Rhys Williams Rhys Williams Father Paul Darryl Hickman Darryl Hickman String Nacho Galindo Nacho Galindo Pedro Marjorie Bennett Marjorie Bennett Drug Store Customer Ralph Byrd Ralph Byrd Jack Ross Frank Cady Frank Cady Gas Station Man Irene Calvillo Raquel Leo Cleary Leo Cleary Editor Eileen Coghlan Gossip Byron Foulger Byron Foulger Hummel Joaquin Garay Joaquin Garay Johnny Lopez Sumner Getchell Sumner Getchell Rancher

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lightning Strikes Twice about?
Sent to a dude ranch in the west to recover her health, a New York actress falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of the murder of his wife.
Who directed Lightning Strikes Twice?
Lightning Strikes Twice was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Lightning Strikes Twice?
Lightning Strikes Twice stars Ruth Roman, Richard Todd, Mercedes McCambridge, Zachary Scott.
When was Lightning Strikes Twice released?
Lightning Strikes Twice is a 1951 thriller, mystery, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Lightning Strikes Twice?
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