![]() ![]() White Lightning is a solid action/revenge film with a strong sense of place, an excellent performance by Ned Beatty and solid work from the rest of the cast, and definitely worth a look for 70s action film fans. Finally, the action sequences are quite good-multiple well done car chases and some straightforward fisticuffs. Blaxpo-style “waka-chika” stuff) with some country twang pitched in, and I quite liked it. The soundtrack is a standard early 70s action (i.e. The performances of the supporting cast are mostly good, and even Jennifer Billingsley’s trashy sexpot dingbat turned out to have another side that I didn’t expect. The only downside to this is that staple of 70s action films, the sexual assault or rape as a sign of just how bad the villain is-the scene where Connors calmly crushes Dude Watson’s father’s hand in a door frame was far more original and effective. The film is grittier than it’s successors, starting with the opening sequence and running through Gator’s encounters with Connors goons. I can’t speak for the film’s authenticity, it feels like it delivers verisimilitude along with some wonderfully over the top dialog. The locations are wonderful-you get a real sense of place in the film, with its back country roads, swamps, open fields and dilapidated buildings contrasted with the prim center of town, with nearly everyone dripping sweat. Bo Hopkins is great in another of his clueless fall guy roles, and as a foil to Reynolds craftier Gator. Reynolds isn’t the laughing ham you know from the Cannonball Run films, but leaner, meaner, and tougher, although he still has the distinctive laugh at times and there are hints of where his persona would go. While the film has a few laughs, it’s not a comedy, and Connors is not a one-note joke but has real menace to him, and Beatty steals the show. While the basic formula-good old boys driving souped up cars while outwitting corrupt local authorities and getting into brawls while wooing the local bad girls-is familiar from any number of later films, White Lightning gives us the formula in its roughest form. Joe Don Baker or Burt Reynolds? In 1973 it was pretty damned hard to tell the difference. Unfortunately for Gator, Connors is every bit as crafty and mean as his reputation, and soon Gator is exposed-can he outrun and outsmart Connors long enough to get the revenge he seeks? Armstrong, The Car), the mean old bastard who runs the still. With the help of a souped up muscle car provided by the Feds, Gator works his way into the local Moonshine scene, riding with “Rebel” Roy Boone (Bo Hopkins, The Getaway) and eventually meeting up with Big Bear (R. ![]() Dude is very reluctant to help Gator, but he’s already violated probation and the Feds have him. Inspired by the life of Jesco White, an Appalachian mountain dancer, 2 it was shown at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. It stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson. The Feds set him up with a local mechanic, moonshine runner and demolition derby driver, Dude Watson (Matt Clark, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid). White Lightnin' is a 2009 dramatic film directed by Dominic Murphy and written by Eddy Moretti and Shane Smith. Gator is reluctant to become a federal stooge (he and his father were moonshiners) but he wants revenge, so he agrees. It is also possible to rent 'White Lightning' on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube online. Wine Tasting Friday, February 8 7:00 pm Enjoy a treat for your palate before the show. Currently you are able to watch 'White Lightning' streaming on Tubi TV for free with ads or buy it as download on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube. The Feds know that Connors is corrupt as hell and runs his county with an iron fist (in the memorable words of one character, you might as well try to go to China to take down Mao). A free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show. Gator tries to bust out but is easily caught, so he reluctantly takes the Warden’s deal-cooperate with the Feds, who want Connors on the only charge that will stick-taking moonshine money. Gator McKlusky is working in the motor shop of a prison when his sister arrives to tell him bad news-his kid brother has drowned a few counties over. Made by movie fans, for movie fans.“Elementary, my dear Swamp Hussy, elementary” Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Armstrong, Bo Hopkins, Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley Since the suspected ring leader is the man who killed Gator's little brother, he agrees to help.Ĭast: R.G. When the police pick up Gator McKlusky for running moonshine, they agree to let him out of jail if he will help them capture the key figures in his moonshine operation. Armstrong) sticks a knife up to his throat. ![]() ![]() Gator (Burt Reynolds) is anything but intimidated when Big Bear (R.G. ![]()
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