White Lightnin'(2009)
White Lightnin' Synopsis
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.
White Lightnin' (2009) is a drama and thriller film directed by Dominic Murphy, released on January 19, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson and Owen Campbell. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Dominic Murphy
- Writers:
- Eddy Moretti, Shane Smith, Dominic Murphy
- Producers:
- Mike Downey
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Maurice-Jones
- Composer:
- Nick Zinner
- Production:
- Film and Music Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
White Lightnin' (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for White Lightnin' before you stream it.
White Lightnin' Cast & Crew
Main 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
Allison Varnes
as Teenage Clerk
Raymond Waring
as Davey
Key crew
Directed by Dominic Murphy, written by Eddy Moretti, Shane Smith and Dominic Murphy, produced by Mike Downey.
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White Lightnin' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 41 ratings.
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White Lightnin' – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Lightnin' online?
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White Lightnin' (2009) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in White Lightnin'?
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The main cast of White Lightnin' (2009) includes Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson, Owen Campbell and Stephanie Astalos-Jones. The film was directed by Dominic Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was White Lightnin' released?
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White Lightnin' was released on January 19, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is White Lightnin' worth watching?
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White Lightnin' (2009) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for White Lightnin'?
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Yes. The official White Lightnin' trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.