The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
“You're never too young to learn the score.”
Synopsis
An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their dreams of Nashville stardom-as long as she can keep her brother out of trouble with the ladies and the law-in this drama "inspired by," but not really connected to, the hit '70s ballad.
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The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) - Trailer
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Kristy McNichol
Amanda Child
Dennis Quaid
Travis Child
Mark Hamill
Conrad
Don Stroud
Seth Ames
Sunny Johnson
Melody
Arlen Dean Snyder
Andy
Barry Corbin
Wimbish
Lulu McNichol
Boogie Woogie
Royce Clark
Luther
Elijah Perry
L.C.
Jerry Campbell
Odie
Maxwell Morrow
Bully #1
Bill Gribble
Bully #2
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Bully #3
Elaine Falone
Verna
Terry Browning
Wanda
Barrie Geisinger
B.G.
Ellen Saland
Nellie
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Bonney
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.9M
- Production Studios
- Viacom Enterprises, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald F. Maxwell
Bob Bonney
David Shire
Wilmer Butler
Anne Goursaud
Bill Blake, Elliot Geisinger, Howard Kuperman, Ronald Saland, Howard Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald F. Maxwell
Director
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Gene Rudolf
Production Design
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Elliot Geisinger
Producer
Howard Kuperman
Producer
Ronald Saland
Producer
Howard Smith
Producer
Bob Bonney
Writer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Anne Goursaud
Editor
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
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What is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia about?
An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their dreams of Nashville stardom-as long as she can keep her brother out of trouble with the ladies and the law-in this drama "inspired by," but not really connected to, the hit '70s ballad.
Who directed The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
Who stars in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The principal cast of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia includes Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill, Don Stroud, Sunny Johnson.
When was The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia released and how long is it?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia make at the box office?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia grossed $14.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).