Tennessee Nights(1989)
She was his only hope. He was her only alibi.
Tennessee Nights Synopsis
When entertainment lawyer Wolfgang Leighton decides to take a break from business for some fishing in Tennessee's backwoods, he ends up embroiled in a bank robbery and murder. Pursued by the killers, he's running from the police and a young hitchhiker appears to be his only friend.
Tennessee Nights (1989) is a crime and drama film directed by Nicolas Gessner, released on August 6, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Julian Sands, Stacey Dash, Ed Lauter and Ned Beatty. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicolas Gessner
- Writers:
- Hans Werner Kettenbach, Laird Koenig, Nicolas Gessner
- Cinematographer:
- Pio Corradi
- Production:
- Condor Productions
- Status:
- Released
Tennessee Nights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julian Sands
as Wolfgang Leighton
Stacey Dash
as Minnie
Ed Lauter
as Sheriff Williams
Ned Beatty
as Charlie Kiefer
Denise Crosby
as Sally Lomas
Brian McNamara
as Hewitt
Rod Steiger
as Richter Prescott
- Wallace Wilkinson
Wallace Wilkinson
Johnny Cash
Gary Grubbs
- David Hess
David Hess
Lew Hopson
Key crew
Directed by Nicolas Gessner, written by Hans Werner Kettenbach, Laird Koenig and Nicolas Gessner.
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Tennessee Nights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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Tennessee Nights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tennessee Nights online?
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Who stars in Tennessee Nights?
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The main cast of Tennessee Nights (1989) includes Julian Sands, Stacey Dash, Ed Lauter, Ned Beatty and Denise Crosby. The film was directed by Nicolas Gessner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tennessee Nights released?
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Tennessee Nights was released on August 6, 1989 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Tennessee Nights worth watching?
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Tennessee Nights (1989) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.