Part of the anthology series "Picture Windows," Joe Dante’s "Lightning" is a Gold Rush tale marking Brian Keith’s final screen role. As an aging prospector strikes it rich with the help of a quick-witted mule, two schemers move in—only to find the animal has the last laugh.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henry JonesAssayer | Assayer |
 Brian KeithTappan | Tappan |
 Ron PerlmanGambler | Gambler |
 Kathleen QuinlanHooker | Hooker |