The Moonshine War (1970)
The 18th amendment prohibited drinking. It didn't say a word about killing, double-crossing or blowing things up.
A federal agent attempts to make some real money before the alcohol ban is lifted so he sets his sights on the whiskey cache of an old army buddy.
Director: Richard Quine
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: June 30, 1970
Cast
- Patrick McGoohan - Frank Long
- Richard Widmark - Dr. Emmett Taulbee
- Alan Alda - John W. (Son) Martin
- Melodie Johnson - Lizann Simpson
- Will Geer - Mr. Baylor
- Joe Williams - Aaron
- Susanne Zenor - Miley Mitchell
- Lee Hazlewood - Dual Metters
- Max Showalter - Mr. Worthman
- Harry Carey, Jr. - Arley Stamper
Screenplay
- Elmore Leonard (Screenplay)
Music: Fred Karger
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editing: Allan Jacobs
Production: Filmways Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
federal agent, moonshine
More Films by Director: Richard Quine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Moonshine War about?
- A federal agent attempts to make some real money before the alcohol ban is lifted so he sets his sights on the whiskey cache of an old army buddy.
- Who directed The Moonshine War?
- The Moonshine War was directed by Richard Quine.
- Who stars in The Moonshine War?
- The Moonshine War stars Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, Alan Alda, Melodie Johnson, Will Geer, Joe Williams.
- How long is The Moonshine War?
- The Moonshine War has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Moonshine War?
- The Moonshine War is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Moonshine War produced?
- The Moonshine War was produced in United States of America.