Movie

Lightning Over Water

★ 6.7(32)19801h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Nicholas Ray, Wim Wenders
Release date: 1980-10-01
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Basis-Film-Verleih GmbH

About Lightning Over Water

Lightning Over Water is a 1980 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Nicholas Ray and Wim Wenders, starring Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray and Susan Ray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lightning Over Water in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Director 'Nicholas Ray' is eager to complete a final film before his imminent death from cancer. Wim Wenders is working on his own film Hammett (1983) in Hollywood, but flies to New York to help Ray realize his final wish. Ray's original intent is to make a fiction film about a dying painter who sails to China to find a cure for his disease. He and Wenders discuss this idea, but it is obviously unrealistic given Ray's state of health.

Cast

Wim Wenders

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Nicholas Ray

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Susan Ray

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Tom Farrell

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Ronee Blakley

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Gerry Bamman

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Pierre Cottrell

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Stefan Czapsky

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Mitch Dubin

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Becky Johnston

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Tom Kaufman

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Pat Kirck

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lightning Over Water in Mexico?+

Lightning Over Water is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Lightning Over Water on Netflix?+

Lightning Over Water is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Lightning Over Water?+

Lightning Over Water has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Lightning Over Water?+

Lightning Over Water stars Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray, Susan Ray, Tom Farrell and Ronee Blakley.

When did Lightning Over Water come out?+

Lightning Over Water is a 1980 movie directed by Nicholas Ray and Wim Wenders.

What genre is Lightning Over Water?+

Lightning Over Water is Documentary film.

Who directed Lightning Over Water?+

Lightning Over Water was directed by Nicholas Ray and Wim Wenders.