Lightning Bolt (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Lightning Bolt is an action and thriller film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 90 minutes. “Submit to the master now...or be quick-frozen forever in his cold-storage harem! Lightning Bolt strikes like a ball of thunder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A U.S. agent goes undercover as a rich playboy to stop a madman from destroying a NASA moon project.
Who’s in it. Lightning Bolt stars Anthony Eisley as Lt. Harry Sennet, Wandisa Guida as Kary, Folco Lulli as Rehte and Diana Lorys as Capt. Patricia Flanagan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lightning Bolt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lightning Bolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightning Bolt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lightning Bolt (1966)?
- In US, Lightning Bolt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lightning Bolt worth watching?
- Lightning Bolt holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lightning Bolt?
- Lightning Bolt stars Anthony Eisley, Wandisa Guida, Folco Lulli, Diana Lorys and Luisa Rivelli.
- When was Lightning Bolt released?
- Lightning Bolt was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.