Texas Lightning (film)

Texas Lightning is a 1981 film written and directed by Gary Graver and starring Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Jr., Maureen McCormick, and Peter Jason.[1][2]

Texas Lightning
Theatrical poster
Directed byGary Graver
Written byGary Graver
Produced byJim Sotos
Starring
Cinematography
  • Gary Graver
  • Bruce M. Pasternack
Edited byDrake Silliman
Music byTommy Vig
Distributed byFilm Ventures International
Release date
  • June 21, 1981 (1981-06-21)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was originally intended as a serious drama that was to be called The Boys, but the producers demanded that Graver re-edit it into a comedy.[3]

Premise

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A tough, macho, truck driver decides to make his soft son more manly by taking him hunting. They vacation and go to a honky tonk bar where the younger man falls in love with a burned out waitress.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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  • "Mama Don't Let Your Cowboys Grow Up to Be Babies"

Performed by Tony Joe White

  • "Typical Day"

Composed and Sung by Maureen McCormick

  • "Texas Lightning"

Lyrics by Christopher Adler Music by Tommy Vig

References

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  1. ^ Jane, Ian (March 21, 2006). "Texas Lightning". DVD Talk.
  2. ^ "Texas Lighting". TV Guide.
  3. ^ Information from the DVD commentary
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