White Lightning
“Meet the Bayou's baddest good ol' boy.”
Synopsis
An ex-con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-26
Top Cast
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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
Conlan Carter
Deputy
Dabbs Greer
Pa McKlusky
Lincoln Demyan
Warden
John Steadman
Skeeter
Iris Korn
Ma McKlusky
Stephanie Burchfield
Jenny
Barbara Müller
Louella
Robert Ginnaven
Harvey
Fay Martin
Sister Linda Fay
Richard Allin
Treasury Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- William W. Norton
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- White Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Levy-Gardner-Laven, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
William W. Norton
Charles Bernstein
Edward Rosson
George Jay Nicholson
Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, Arnold Laven
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Arthur Gardner
Producer
Jules V. Levy
Producer
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Edward Rosson
Director of Photography
George Jay Nicholson
Editor
William W. Norton
Writer
Arnold Laven
Producer
Michael Butler
Costume Design
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Lightning about?
An ex-con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
Who directed White Lightning?
White Lightning was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in White Lightning?
The principal cast of White Lightning includes Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty, Bo Hopkins, Matt Clark.
When was White Lightning released and how long is it?
White Lightning was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for White Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Lightning was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Lightning?
White Lightning holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).