Thunder and Lightning

Thunder and Lightning

It's 250 proof fun! - as they bust up the biggest moonshine racket in the country.

PG 1977 · 95 min · ★ 5.1 · Action, Comedy

A young man who hauls liquor for moonshiners comes up against a competing gang of moonshiners who intend to get rid of him and take over his operation.

Directed by Corey Allen · Written by William Hjortsberg

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