White Lightning
Meet the Bayou's baddest good ol' boy.
PG 1973 · 101 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Action, Crime
An ex-con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
Directed by Joseph Sargent · Written by William W. Norton
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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 - C Conlan Carter Deputy
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Dabbs Greer Pa McKlusky -
Lincoln Demyan Warden -
John Steadman Skeeter
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