White Lightning 1973
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What is White Lightning?
White Lightning is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 6, 1973
- Studios
- Levy-Gardner-Laven, United Artists
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
White Lightning is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Levy-Gardner-Laven, United Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A reformed outlaw teams with federal agents to bust a moonshine empire.”
- Burt Reynolds leads with charisma
- Fast-paced moonshine chase
- Classic 1970s action feel
- Period pacing may feel dated
- Violence is mild but present
Watch it if you enjoy 1970s action dramas with a charismatic antihero.
Suitable for teens and adults; contains mild violence and period language typical of a PG‑rated 1970s film.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed White Lightning?
Joseph Sargent directed the 1973 film White Lightning.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by William W. Norton.
Who are the main stars?
The film stars Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty, and Bo Hopkins.
What is the basic plot?
An ex‑con teams up with federal agents to break up a moonshine ring.
When was the film released?
White Lightning was released in the United States on August 6, 1973.
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