
A Bolt of Lightning
1951, English. 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.
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- 12 November 1951
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A Bolt of Lightning runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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A Bolt of Lightning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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If you liked A Bolt of Lightning, try A Dry White Season, The Padre, I Am Elizabeth Smart.
Who directed A Bolt of Lightning?
A Bolt of Lightning (1951) was directed by Paul Nickell and stars Charlton Heston, Rita Grapel, Anne Seymour.