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Heat Lightning

1934-03-01 · 63 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Aline MacMahonAline MacMahonOlga
Ann DvorakAnn DvorakMyra
Preston FosterPreston FosterGeorge
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotJeff
Glenda FarrellGlenda FarrellMrs. Tifton
Frank McHughFrank McHughFrank
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyMrs. Ashton-Ashley
Theodore NewtonTheodore NewtonSteve Laird
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonEverett Marshall
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. Bradley'Popsy'
James DurkinJames DurkinThe Sheriff
Jane DarwellJane DarwellGladys
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyHerbert
Muriel EvansMuriel EvansBlonde Cutie
Jill DennettJill DennettGirl with Black Bangs (uncredited)
Sam HayesSam HayesRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinMexican Husband with Family (uncredited)
Margareta MontezMexican Wife (uncredited)
Eddie ShubertThe Last Traveler (uncredited)

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