The Moonshine War

The Moonshine War

The 18th amendment prohibited drinking. It didn't say a word about killing, double-crossing or blowing things up.

PG 1970 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Crime

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.

Directed by Richard Quine · Written by Elmore Leonard

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