Lightning Strikes Twice

Lightning Strikes Twice

Seven Giggle Stars! In a Weird, Wild Story of Murder-You'll Split Your Sides Laughing!

NR 1934 · 63 min · ★ 5.3 · Mystery, Comedy

An actress goes up to a dude ranch for relaxation, when she falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of his wife's murder.

Directed by Ben Holmes · Written by Marion Dix

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