WHITE LIGHTNING (1973 FILM); Framed Film Poster

WHITE LIGHTNING (1973 FILM)

Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty, Bo Hopkins, and Matt Clark

"White Lightning," a 1973 action film directed by Joseph Sargent, stars Burt Reynolds and marked Laura Dern's film debut. Set in Arkansas, it follows a former moonshine runner working with the Treasury to investigate a corrupt sheriff who killed his brother, driven primarily by revenge, as he infiltrates the local moonshine industry. Reynolds's portrayal and the film's gritty depiction of Southern crime garnered acclaim, solidifying its status as a cult classic.