White Lightning (1953)
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The Red Devils, a professional ice hockey team, owned by Jack Monohan, is in the midst of a long losing streak, due to bribes being accepted from gamblers by the star player. When the team is joined by cocky Mike Connors, a boyhood friend of Jack's, they begin to regain their former winning ways.
Director: Edward Bernds
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: March 8, 1953
Cast
- Stanley Clements - Mike Connors
- Barbara Bestar - Margaret Monohan
- Steve Brodie - Jack Monohan
- Gloria Blondell - Ann Garfield
- Paul Bryar - Stew Barton
- Lyle Talbot - Rocky Gibraltar
- Frank Jenks - Benny Brown
- Lee Van Cleef - Brutus Allen
- Myron Healey - Nelson
- Riley Hill - Horwin
Screenplay
Music: Marlin Skiles
Cinematography: Lester White
Editing: Bruce Schoengarth
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
corruption, sports, ice hockey, bribe
More Films by Director: Edward Bernds
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Lightning about?
- The Red Devils, a professional ice hockey team, owned by Jack Monohan, is in the midst of a long losing streak, due to bribes being accepted from gamblers by the star player. When the team is joined by cocky Mike Connors, a boyhood friend of Jack's, they begin to regain their former winning ways.
- Who directed White Lightning?
- White Lightning was directed by Edward Bernds.
- Who stars in White Lightning?
- White Lightning stars Stanley Clements, Barbara Bestar, Steve Brodie, Gloria Blondell, Paul Bryar, Lyle Talbot.
- How long is White Lightning?
- White Lightning has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is White Lightning?
- White Lightning is a Drama film.
- Where was White Lightning produced?
- White Lightning was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of White Lightning?
- The themes of White Lightning include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.