J.C.
““J.C.” preached love… lived violence!!”
Synopsis
His father a hardcore Southern Baptist, J.C. rebels during his teen years, joining a biker gang and becoming their leader. While day-tripping, he has a prophetic religious vision and leads an LSD-fueled pilgrimage back to his home town, where he challenges the local church leaders, even knocking down chairs and tables in righteous anger, just like ... you know. Is Jesus Christ born again on Earth?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →William F. McGaha
J.C. Masters (as Bill McGaha)
Hannibal Penney
David Little
Joanna Moore
Miriam Wages
Burr DeBenning
Dan Martin
Slim Pickens
Grady Caldwell
Pat Delaney
Kim McKool
Judy Frazier
Rachel Myers
Conrad Peavey
Hunter
Matthew Garth
Carlton Wages
Brenda Sutton
Neffie
Byron Warner
Disciple
Bob Corley
D.J. Nabors
Bud Allen
Beaver
Max Payne
Mr. Clean
Simone Griffeth
Harriet 'The Hare'
Carol Hall
Shirley 'The Saint'
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. McGaha
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Thirty, William F. McGaha
- Original Title
- J.C.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Wilmac International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. McGaha
Joe Thirty, William F. McGaha
Jerry Crowder
Avrum M. Fine
William F. McGaha
Department Leadership Roster
William F. McGaha
Director
William F. McGaha
Producer
Jerry Crowder
Director of Photography
Joe Thirty
Writer
Avrum M. Fine
Editor
William F. McGaha
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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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BD Release: 1971-1975
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About J.C.
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What is J.C. about?
His father a hardcore Southern Baptist, J.C. rebels during his teen years, joining a biker gang and becoming their leader. While day-tripping, he has a prophetic religious vision and leads an LSD-fueled pilgrimage back to his home town, where he challenges the local church leaders, even knocking down chairs and tables in righteous anger, just like ... you know. Is Jesus Christ born again on Earth?
Who directed J.C.?
J.C. was directed by William F. McGaha.
Who stars in J.C.?
The principal cast of J.C. includes William F. McGaha, Hannibal Penney, Joanna Moore, Burr DeBenning, Slim Pickens.
When was J.C. released and how long is it?
J.C. was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for J.C.?
J.C. holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).