Texas Lightning is a 1981 film written and directed by Gary Graver and starring Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Jr., Maureen McCormick, and Peter Jason.[1][2]
| Texas Lightning | |
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| Directed by | Gary Graver |
| Written by | Gary Graver |
| Produced by | Jim Sotos |
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| Cinematography |
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| Edited by | Drake Silliman |
| Music by | Tommy Vig |
| Distributed by | Film Ventures International |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was originally intended as a serious drama that was to be called The Boys, but the producers demanded that Graver re-edit it into a comedy.[3]
Premise edit
A tough, macho, truck driver decides to make his soft son more manly by taking him hunting. They vacation and go to a honky tonk bar where the younger man falls in love with a burned out waitress.
Cast edit
- Cameron Mitchell as Karl Stover
- Cameron Mitchell Jr. as Buddy Owen (as Channing Mitchell)
- Maureen McCormick as Fay
- Peter Jason as Frank Whitman
- J. L. Clark as Leonard Simpson
- Hope Holiday as Mrs. Stover
- Charles Dierkop as Walt
- Adam Wade as Highway Patrolman
Soundtrack edit
- "Mama Don't Let Your Cowboys Grow Up to Be Babies"
Performed by Tony Joe White
- "Typical Day"
Composed and Sung by Maureen McCormick
- "Texas Lightning"
Lyrics by Christopher Adler Music by Tommy Vig
References edit
- ^ Jane, Ian (March 21, 2006). "Texas Lightning". DVD Talk.
- ^ "Texas Lighting". TV Guide.
- ^ Information from the DVD commentary
External links edit
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