
A Bolt of Lightning
November 12, 1951•1h 0m•★ 7.0
Drama
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.
Director
Paul NickellCast

Charlton Heston
James Otis
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Rita Grapel
Ruth Otis

Anne Seymour
Mercy Warren

Frank Overton
John Emroy
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Harry Cooke
William Wooley

Romney Brent
Governor Bernard

Celia Johnson
Mary Otis

Harry Townes
Sam Adams
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Justice Watson
Peter
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George Ives
Mr. Robinson

Rita Morley
Emma Emroy

Lloyd Bochner
Prescott

Jon Lormer
Mr. Huntington

Betty Furness
Self - Commercial Spokeswoman
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Robert Haines
Judge

Shirley Ballard
Elizabeth Otis
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Marvyn Dorkin
Doctor