Lightning Jack Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
In this humorous Western, Aussie Paul Hogan plays a cowboy running from the law. Lightning Jack Kane is a member of the notorious Younger Brother gang. He is the only member to survive their last shoot-out. Fortunately, he was only a minor member of the gang and escapes notice. Jack decides to rob a bank. He gets away with a small amount of cash and a mute, Ben, as a hostage. Unfortunately for Jack, Ben wants to be an outlaw so Jack is stuck with him. Eventually the two become grudging friends. - Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
05/01/1994
DVD Release Date:
11/14/2000
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for sexual content.
Run Time:
93 min.
Production Co.:
Savoy Pictures
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Bank Robbery, Hostage Situations, Unlikely Friendships
Tone:
Easygoing, Goofy, Wry
Keywords:
bad-guy, bank, bank-robbery, cowboy, friendship, good-guy, hostage, on-the-run, outlaw [Western], robbery, sidekick
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
