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The Blue Lightning (1986)
Harry Wingate, a rugged adventurer, is hired by a gem collector to retrieve a priceless opal, known as "The Blue Lightning," from Lester McInally, a super-criminal with an army of killers operating in the Australian outback.
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Harry Wingate, a rugged adventurer, is hired by a gem collector to retrieve a priceless opal, known as "The Blue Lightning," from Lester McInally, a super-criminal with an army of killers operating in the Australian outback.
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Genre:Drama, Action, TV Movie
Written By:William Kelley
In Theaters:5/7/1986
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:Roadshow Coote & Carroll, Seven Network
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