A Bolt of Lightning

1h
Drama
7

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.

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
Shirley Ballard
Elizabeth Otis
Marvyn Dorkin
Doctor

Crew

Paul Nickell
Director

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