Drive Like Lightning

Name: Drive Like Lightning
Director: Bradford May
Genre: Action, TV Movie
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Steven Bauer, Cynthia Gibb, James Handy, Paul Koslo, D. David Morin

1992Dir. Bradford May1h 36m

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Runtime1h 36m

Released1992

DirectorBradford May

About This Movie

Drive Like Lightning is one of those lesser-known TV movies from the early '90s that captures a unique blend of action and drama. This road trip flick follows a washed-up daredevil who gets roped into driving a cutting-edge stunt car across the country - the tension between his past and the present is palpable. The chemistry with the country singer adds a layer of warmth and conflict, making their journey feel intimate yet thrilling. The pacing has its lulls, but the practical effects during the driving scenes are quite impressive for a TV production of its time. It's a testament to that era's handmade charm, even if the director is shrouded in mystery. This film feels like a hidden gem, a snapshot of a specific time in television history.

Features practical effects that stand out for a TV movieExplores themes of redemption and personal struggleInteresting character dynamics between leads