White Lightnin'
Synopsis
Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.
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White Lightnin - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominic Murphy, Eddy Moretti, Shane Smith
- Original Score
- Nick Zinner
- Original Title
- White Lightnin'
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Film and Music Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Murphy
Dominic Murphy, Eddy Moretti, Shane Smith
Nick Zinner
Tim Maurice-Jones
Sam Sneade
Mike Downey
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Murphy
Director
Mike Downey
Producer
Ivo Hušnjak
Production Design
Sam Sneade
Editor
Eddy Moretti
Writer
Shane Smith
Writer
Tim Maurice-Jones
Director of Photography
Nick Zinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is White Lightnin' about?
Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.
Who directed White Lightnin'?
White Lightnin' was directed by Dominic Murphy.
Who stars in White Lightnin'?
The principal cast of White Lightnin' includes Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson, Owen Campbell, Stephanie Astalos-Jones.
When was White Lightnin' released and how long is it?
White Lightnin' was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for White Lightnin'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Lightnin' was composed by Nick Zinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Lightnin'?
White Lightnin' holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).