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Director 'Nicholas Ray' is eager to complete a final film before his imminent death from cancer. Wim Wenders is working on his own film Hammett (1983) in Hollywood, but flies to New York to help Ray realize his final wish. Ray's original intent is to make a fiction film about a dying painter who sails to China to find a cure for his disease. He and Wenders discuss this idea, but it is obviously unrealistic given Ray's state of health.
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How long is Lightning Over Water?
Lightning Over Water has a runtime of 1h 31m (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Lightning Over Water?
Lightning Over Water was directed by Wim Wenders and released in 1980.
What genre is Lightning Over Water?
Lightning Over Water is a Documentary film (1980).
Who stars in Lightning Over Water?
The cast of Lightning Over Water includes Wim Wenders, Nicholas Ray, Susan Ray, Tom Farrell, Ronee Blakley.
What is the TMDB rating for Lightning Over Water?
Lightning Over Water has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 32 votes.
