White Lightning (1973)
Meet the Bayou's baddest good ol' boy.
An ex-con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
Director: Joseph Sargent
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: August 6, 1973
Cast
- Burt Reynolds - Bobby "Gator" McKlusky
- Jennifer Billingsley - Lou
- Ned Beatty - Sheriff J.C. Connors
- Bo Hopkins - Ray Boone
- Matt Clark - Dude Watson
- Louise Latham - Martha Culpepper
- Diane Ladd - Maggie
- R.G. Armstrong - Big Bear
- Conlan Carter - Deputy
- Dabbs Greer - Pa McKlusky
Screenplay
Music: Charles Bernstein
Cinematography: Edward Rosson
Editing: George Jay Nicholson
Production: Levy-Gardner-Laven, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth
Keywords
corruption, smuggling (contraband), repayment, moonshine
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Lightning about?
- An ex-con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
- Who directed White Lightning?
- White Lightning was directed by Joseph Sargent.
- Who stars in White Lightning?
- White Lightning stars Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty, Bo Hopkins, Matt Clark, Louise Latham.
- How long is White Lightning?
- White Lightning has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is White Lightning?
- White Lightning is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was White Lightning produced?
- White Lightning was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of White Lightning?
- The themes of White Lightning include: Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.