A Bolt of Lightning

Name: A Bolt of Lightning
Genre: Drama
Released: 1951-11-12
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 0
Cast: Charlton Heston, Rita Grapel, Anne Seymour, Frank Overton, Harry Cooke

November 12, 1951
Directed by
Paul Nickell

The story of James Otis who was a part of the American revolution. He contested in court the right of the British to search colonists' homes.

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Cast

Charlton Heston

James Otis

Rita Grapel

Ruth Otis

Anne Seymour

Mercy Warren

Frank Overton

John Emroy

Harry Cooke

William Wooley

Romney Brent

Governor Bernard

Celia Johnson

Mary Otis

Harry Townes

Sam Adams

Justice Watson

Peter

George Ives

Mr. Robinson

Rita Morley

Emma Emroy

Lloyd Bochner

Prescott

Jon Lormer

Mr. Huntington

Betty Furness

Self - Commercial Spokeswoman

Robert Haines

Judge