A macho trucker’s hunting trip turns into a honky-tonk coming-of-age for his gentle son.
TEXAS LIGHTNING
A tough, macho, truck driver decides to make his soft son more manly by taking him hunting. They vacation and go to a honky tonk bar where the younger man falls in love with a burned out waitress.
Texas Lightning is a 1981 American action-comedy-drama film directed by Gary Graver about a tough truck driver who tries to toughen up his gentle son with a hunting trip, only for the son to discover romance with a world-wise waitress.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Much of the film unfolds in a lively honky-tonk bar, serving up twang, booze, and barstool confessions.
A macho trucker’s misguided attempt to toughen up his son lays the groundwork for awkward bonding and generational clashes.
The younger man’s coming-of-age is sparked by a romance with a world-wise, burned-out waitress.
Themes & Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Lightning about? +
Texas Lightning follows a macho truck driver who takes his gentle son hunting, but their vacation veers into a honky-tonk bar where the son finds romance with a waitress.
Who directed Texas Lightning? +
Texas Lightning was directed by Gary Graver.
How long is Texas Lightning? +
Texas Lightning has a runtime of 91 minutes.
What genre is Texas Lightning? +
Texas Lightning is an action, comedy, and drama film.
When was Texas Lightning released? +
Texas Lightning was released in 1981.
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