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6.1/10 • 98

1973-08-061h 41m

DramaActionCrime

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.

Directors
Joseph Sargent
Writters
William W. Norton
Editors
George Jay Nicholson

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  1. Burt Reynolds

    Burt Reynolds

    Bobby "Gator" McKlusky

  2. Jennifer Billingsley

    Jennifer Billingsley

    Lou

  3. Ned Beatty

    Ned Beatty

    Sheriff J.C. Connors

  4. Bo Hopkins

    Bo Hopkins

    Ray Boone

  5. Matt Clark

    Matt Clark

    Dude Watson

  6. Louise Latham

    Louise Latham

    Martha Culpepper

  7. Diane Ladd

    Diane Ladd

    Maggie

  8. R.G. Armstrong

    R.G. Armstrong

    Big Bear

  9. Conlan Carter

    Conlan Carter

    Deputy

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Wuchak

Sep 2, 2019

7/10

Southern Gothic with Burt Reynolds and action A moonshiner on a prison farm in Arkansas, Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds), gets released early under the condition that he helps the Feds break a moonshining ring backed by a corrupt Sheriff (Ned Beatty), who also happens to be the murderer of Gator’s little brother. “White Lightning” (1973) is a Deep South crime drama/thriller that mixes “Deliverance” (1972) with Peck’s “I Walk the Line” (1970), adding elements of “Bullitt” (1968) and the early Dirty Harry flicks. “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977) took the basic idea and satirized it. The creators really captured the early 70’s Deep South with loads of sweat and believable characters played by Beatty, Bo Hopkins, Jennifer Billingsley, Matt Clark and R.G. Armstrong. “Walking Tall” (1973) is a good comparison. The film runs 1 hour, 41 minutes, and was shot in Benton, Arkansas, and nearby parts (Keo, Scott, Little Rock, Wrightsville & Alexander). GRADE: B

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
corruptionsmuggling (contraband)repaymentmoonshine