Product Details

• Actors: Humphrey Bogart, Eleanor Parker, Raymond Massey, Richard Whorf, James Brown
• Directors: Stuart Heisler
• Writers: Lester Cole, Liam O'Brien, Vincent B. Evans
• Producers: Anthony Veiller
• Format: Black & White, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: March 7, 2000
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0790748819
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,616 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Matt Brennan knows how to open eyes to the potential of the experimental jet, the JA-3. He'll pilot it from Nome over the North Pole to Washington DC and land it on the Pentagon's lap. The distance is beyond the JA-3's tested range. Nor can the craft provide the pressurization needed for flight at 80,000 feet. But Brennan has some modifications in mind. And the courage to put them to the test.

Humphrey Bogart plays Brennan in Chain Lightning's lofth mix of adventure and romance. Eleanor Parker, as a World War II flame who reenters Brennan's life, helps fuel the romance. And the adventure takes wing with a story that, like Breaking the Sound Barrier, The McConnell Story and other postawr films, taps into the era'sfascination with jet aviation. Cleared for takeoff. Year: 1950 Director: Stuart Heisler Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Eleanor Parker Special Feature: Original Theatrical Trailer B&W/94 Mins.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Bogie!, April 4, 2010

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This review is from: Chain Lightning [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My daughter's review:

This is a lesser-known Bogie film that I think is overlooked and underrated. The story is good, moves fairly quickly, has some surprises and fun/thrilling parts. Ok, of course the special effects aren't up to today's standards, but hey, it was the 50's. I enjoyed it completely. Bogie is absolutely wonderful. His acting, his yumminess - 5 stars from me! There is one scene, ok TWO scenes, that I can rewind over and over and never get tired of. Bogie is a MAN! I love it. 5 stars and a big shout out for this movie to come out on DVD! Please!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely routine romance and heroics..., January 30, 2009

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Roberto Frangie "Robert" (Leon, Gto. Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chain Lightning [VHS] (VHS Tape)

In 1950, jet planes were a relatively recent phenomenon and their emergence offered new possibilities for the long-defunct test-pilot genre of film...

In "Chain Lightning," Bogart is a World War H bomber pilot hired as a test-pilot who, after the death of his designer friend (Richard Whorf), successfully tries out a newly designed ejection cockpit...

However, there is as little value in a film in which a line like "JA-3 to Fort George. I am fifty miles North of you--ooooops, I just passed you!" is fairly commonplace...

Eleanor Parker offers the only creative acting in the role of Raymond Massey's secretary and Bogart's love interest...

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chain Lightning, December 21, 2008

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Rodford E. Smith "Rodford Edmiston" (Frankfort, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chain Lightning(Laserdisc) (DVD)

Interesting movie with Bogie in an unusual role. Wanted a copy ever since seeing it on cable years ago. Glad to have it.