Lightning Strikes Twice
Seen it?1951 | 91 min | Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Naked City or Point Blank, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Detour
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
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Cast & crew
Directed by King Vidor
- Ruth RomanShelley Carnes
- Richard ToddRichard Trevelyan
- Mercedes McCambridgeLiza McStringer
- Zachary ScottHarvey Fortescue Turner
- Frank ConroyJ.D. Nolan
- Kathryn GivneyMyra Nolan
- Rhys WilliamsFather Paul
- Darryl HickmanString
- Nacho GalindoPedro
- Marjorie BennettDrug Store Customer