White Lightnin'(2009)
Overview
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.
Director
Dominic Murphy
Studio
Film and Music Entertainment
Cast
Edward Hogg
as Jesco White
Carrie Fisher
as Cilla
Muse Watson
as D. Ray White
Owen Campbell
as Young Cesco
Stephanie Astalos-Jones
as Birty Mae
Kirk Bovill
as Long
Stephen Lester
as Doctor
Wallace Merck
as Edgar
Steve Nicolson
as Vernon
Clay Steakley
as Reilly
Allison Varnes
as Teenage Clerk
Raymond Waring
as Davey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Film and Music Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Lightnin'?▼
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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 and released in 2009. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is White Lightnin'?▼
White Lightnin' has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in White Lightnin'?▼
The cast of White Lightnin' includes Edward Hogg as Jesco White, Carrie Fisher as Cilla, Muse Watson as D. Ray White, Owen Campbell as Young Cesco, Stephanie Astalos-Jones as Birty Mae and more.
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