Lightning (1989)
Original title: Kidlat
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An editorial cartoon-like satire of a truth-seeking journalist up against a crooked politician and his private army. Like Pinocchio's nose, the newsman's pencil acts as a barometer of the lies being fed by the unfinching politico, as they play a game of cat vs. mouse, truth vs. lies.
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PacingShortDirector preference807614Actor preference3192077 · 3192078Country preferencePhDecade preference1980Runtime preferenceShort
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What is Lightning about?
An editorial cartoon-like satire of a truth-seeking journalist up against a crooked politician and his private army. Like Pinocchio's nose, the newsman's pencil acts as a barometer of the lies being fed by the unfinching politico, as they play a game of cat vs. mouse, truth vs. lies.
How long is Lightning?
Lightning has a runtime of 9 minutes.