***Southern Gothic with Burt Reynolds and action*** A moonshiner on a prison farm in Arkansas, Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds), gets released early under the condition that he helps the Feds break a moonshining ring backed by a corrupt Sheriff (Ned Beatty), who also happens to be the murderer of Gator’s little brother. “White Lightning” (1973) is a Deep South crime drama/thriller that mixes “Deliverance” (1972) with Peck’s “I Walk the Line” (1970), adding elements of “Bullitt” (1968) and the early Dirty Harry flicks. “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977) took the basic idea and satirized it. The creators really captured the early 70’s Deep South with loads of sweat and believable characters played by Beatty, Bo Hopkins, Jennifer Billingsley, Matt Clark and R.G. Armstrong. “Walking Tall” (1973) is a good comparison. The film runs 1 hour, 41 minutes, and was shot in Benton, Arkansas, and nearby parts (Keo, Scott, Little Rock, Wrightsville & Alexander). GRADE: B
White Lightning
1973
Drama / Action / Crime
White Lightning
Meet the Bayou's baddest good ol' boy.
1973
Drama / Action / Crime
Synopsis
An ex con teams up with federal agents to help them with breaking up a moonshine ring.
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August 06, 1973, Mon at 01:45 AM
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Cast
Burt Reynolds as Bobby "Gator" McKlusky
Jennifer Billingsley as Lou
Ned Beatty as Sheriff J.C. Connors
Bo Hopkins as Ray Boone
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Reviewed on September 02, 2019, Mon at 09:56 AM
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