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White Lightnin' (2009)

Movie ★ 6.9 92 min

Drama Thriller

Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.

Dominic Murphy Director Eddy Moretti Writer Shane Smith Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 19, 2009
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt1034419
Studio
Film and Music Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Edward Hogg Edward Hogg Jesco White Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher Cilla Muse Watson Muse Watson D. Ray White Owen Campbell Owen Campbell Young Cesco Stephanie Astalos-Jones Stephanie Astalos-Jones Birty Mae Kirk Bovill Kirk Bovill Long Stephen Lester Stephen Lester Doctor Wallace Merck Edgar Steve Nicolson Steve Nicolson Vernon Clay Steakley Clay Steakley Reilly Allison Varnes Teenage Clerk Raymond Waring Raymond Waring Davey Damian Samuels MC

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Frequently asked questions

What is White Lightnin' about?
Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.
Who directed White Lightnin'?
White Lightnin' was directed by Dominic Murphy.
Who stars in White Lightnin'?
White Lightnin' stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson, Owen Campbell.
When was White Lightnin' released?
White Lightnin' is a 2009 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch White Lightnin'?
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