The Lightning Incident
Brief Synopsis
A South American Indian cult plots to restore fertility to their tribe by kidnapping an infant for ritual sacrifice.
Cast & Crew
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Michael Switzer
Director
Nancy Mckeon
Martha Townsend
Polly Bergen
Carol Bernard
Tantoo Cardinal
Dr Vivian Dominguez
Elpidia Carrillo
Dolores Pineda
Miriam Colon
Berta Pineda
Film Details
Also Known As
Lightning Field, Lightning Incident
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Cinelease, Inc.; Deluxe Entertainment Services Group; Encore Hollywood; The Mark Gordon Company; Usa Network; Wilshire Court Productions
Distribution Company
Paramount Home Media
Location
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A South American Indian cult plots to restore fertility to their tribe by kidnapping an infant for ritual sacrifice.
Director
Michael Switzer
Director
Cast
Nancy Mckeon
Martha Townsend
Polly Bergen
Carol Bernard
Tantoo Cardinal
Dr Vivian Dominguez
Elpidia Carrillo
Dolores Pineda
Miriam Colon
Berta Pineda
Tim Ryan
Matthew Townsend
Joaquin Martinez
Xela
Gary Clarke
Dr Daley
Sheree Spargo
Anna
George Salazar
Tony
George Pompa
Carlos
Dave Adams
Detective Adams
Kathleen Erickson
Sales Clerk
Barbara Glover
Physician'S Assistant
Lillie Richardson
Delivery Nurse
Danny O'haco
Government Official
Melissa Michaelsen
Nun
Brad Michaelson
Orderly
Jonathan Mincks
Paramedic
Bob Sorenson
Doctor
Amanda Rogers
Police Artist
George Aquilar
Guard
Crew
Lynn Abroms
Assistant Editor
Phil Ackerman
Hair Stylist
Donald Anderson
Lighting Technician
Bud Aronson
Location Manager
Dwayne Avery
Sound Supervisor
Sue Bubb
Costumes
Anthony Cowley
Production Designer
Greg Curtis
Special Effects
Richard Drake
Property Master
Susan Mina Eschelbach
Set Decorator
Joel Fein
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Mark R. Gordon
Executive Producer
Victor Goss
Director Of Photography
David Grace
Production Coordinator
Joseph Ingraffia
Assistant Director
Robert Janiger
Sound Mixer
Michael P Kreinbrink
Transportation Coordinator
Amy Lederman
Makeup
Robin Lewis
Costume Designer
Helen Manasian
Publicity
Neil Mandelberg
Editor
Ron Mccausland
Key Grip
Sean Mclin
Camera Operator
Christopher Meledandri
Co-Executive Producer
Anne Melville
Script Supervisor
Roy Metcalf
Construction Coordinator
Brad I Michaelson
Assistant Director
Bill Millar
Special Effects
Bob Minkler
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Michael J Murray
Screenplay
Ray O'reilly
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Lise Richardson
Music Editor
J Peter Robinson
Music
Ben Rubin
Casting
Ben R Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Patti Small
Production Accountant
Robert Steinhauer
Unit Production Manager
D. B. Weiss
Producer
D. B. Weiss
Producer
Darlene Wyatt
Casting (Arizona)
Film Details
Also Known As
Lightning Field, Lightning Incident
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Cinelease, Inc.; Deluxe Entertainment Services Group; Encore Hollywood; The Mark Gordon Company; Usa Network; Wilshire Court Productions
Distribution Company
Paramount Home Media
Location
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States September 11, 1991
Released in United States on Video December 22, 1992
Began shooting April 15, 1991.
Originally broadcast under the title "Lightning Field."
