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Heat Lightning (1934)

"I just killed a rat!"

TMDB 7.21h 3mCrime Drama

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Plot Summary

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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Full Cast & Characters

Aline MacMahon as Olga in Heat Lightning 1934

Aline MacMahon

Olga

Ann Dvorak as Myra in Heat Lightning 1934

Ann Dvorak

Myra

Preston Foster as George in Heat Lightning 1934

Preston Foster

George

Lyle Talbot as Jeff in Heat Lightning 1934

Lyle Talbot

Jeff

Glenda Farrell as Mrs. Tifton in Heat Lightning 1934

Glenda Farrell

Mrs. Tifton

Frank McHugh as Frank in Heat Lightning 1934

Frank McHugh

Frank

Ruth Donnelly as Mrs. Ashton-Ashley in Heat Lightning 1934

Ruth Donnelly

Mrs. Ashton-Ashley

Theodore Newton as Steve Laird in Heat Lightning 1934

Theodore Newton

Steve Laird

Willard Robertson as Everett Marshall in Heat Lightning 1934

Willard Robertson

Everett Marshall

Harry C. Bradley as 'Popsy' in Heat Lightning 1934

Harry C. Bradley

'Popsy'

James Durkin as The Sheriff in Heat Lightning 1934

James Durkin

The Sheriff

Jane Darwell as Gladys in Heat Lightning 1934

Jane Darwell

Gladys

Director & Crew

Mervyn LeRoy

Director

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Heat Lightning (1934) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.

What is the TMDB rating of Heat Lightning?

It has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 19 votes.

Who directed Heat Lightning?

Heat Lightning was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and released in 1934.

How long is Heat Lightning?

Heat Lightning has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes.

Movie Details

Release Date: 1934-03-01
Status: Released