---
title: "Lightning Jack"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lightning-jack-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22317
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Lightning Jack (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lightning-jack-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lightning Jack is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Comedy, Western. Produced and broadcast by Village Roadshow Pictures, Lightning Ridge. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Australian outlaw teams up with a mute hostage for a wild west caper."

### Why Watch
- Humorous take on classic western tropes
- Charismatic lead performances by Paul Hogan and Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Fast‑paced, fun caper

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed critical reception
- Tone may feel uneven for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG‑13 rating and comedic violence make it suitable for teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, western, buddy, lighthearted, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lightning-jack-1994#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon Wincer
- **Networks / Studios**: Village Roadshow Pictures, Lightning Ridge

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Hogan** as *Lightning Jack Kane*
- **Beverly D'Angelo** as *Lana Castel*
- **Cuba Gooding Jr.** as *Ben Doyle*
- **Pat Hingle** as *U.S. Marshal Dan Kurtz*
- **Richard Riehle** as *Marcus*
- **Frank McRae** as *Mr. Doyle*
- **Roger Daltrey** as *John T. Coles*
- **L.Q. Jones** as *Sheriff*
- **Roy Brocksmith** as *Schneider*
- **Kamala Lopez** as *Pilar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Lightning Jack belong to?
It is a comedy‑western hybrid.

### Q: Who directed Lightning Jack?
The film was directed by Simon Wincer.

### Q: Which actors star in Lightning Jack?
Paul Hogan and Cuba Gooding Jr. headline the cast.

### Q: How long is Lightning Jack?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: When was Lightning Jack released in the United States?
It opened on March 11, 1994.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lightning Jack — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22317)
- [Bleskový Jack [Lightning Jack] (1994): Komentáře a recenze…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/220849-bleskovy-jack/komentare)
- [Bleskový Jack / Lightning Jack (1994)](https://www.sms.cz/film/bleskovy-jack-1994)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*