Storyline
Reb Russell (Reb Russell), undercover agent for the Cattleman's Protective Association, goes into the stronghold hideout of rustler chief Bull Thompson (Fred Kohler) posing as an outlaw. He falls in love with Marion, Bull's step-daughter. Juan (Dick Botiller), a gang member once jailed by Reb, reveals Reb's true identity, but he will be given his and Marion's freedom to leavy the valley if he can beat Thompson in a fight. He does, but Butch Greer (Jack Rockwell), a gang member trying to take over from Thompson leads the gang after the pair, after first revealing to Thompson that Reb is Thompson's own son, whom he last saw as a baby when Thompson, then known as Big Bill Russell,was forced to flee the law. Thompson and loyal gang member Blackie (Edmund Cobb), who was once helped by Reb, go after the gang in an effort to help Reb and Marion escape.
Cast & Crew
RR
Reb Russell
Reb Russell
Lead
Yvonne Pelletier
Marion
Fred Kohler
Bull Thompson
Jack Rockwell
Butch Greer
Edmund Cobb
Blackie (as Ed Cobb)
LC
Lillian Castle
Minerva Thompson
JM
Jerry Meacham
The Kid - Safecracker
Dick Botiller
Juan - Henchman (as Dick Bottiler)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. S. Roy Luby's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lightning Triggers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
