Review of White Lightning (1973) by Tom D — 22 Jul 2007
Burt Reynolds stars as Gator McClusky, a convict who has just found out that his little brother has been killed by a sheriff because he didn't agree with his world views.
Released early to spy on moonshiners, Gator will stop at nothing to avenge his brother..
This is by far, one of the best Burt Reynolds movies out there. full of his personality and charm that made him so likable in the late seventies and the early eighties, the film is a mixture of 'deliverance' with a little bit of 'smokey and the bandit' thrown in for good measure.
For a revenge flick, the plot is very interesting, and the characters are given meat to their story. the action scenes are handled well, but this is Reynolds movie, and he command the movie whenever he is in the scene.
With great support and a great soundtrack, this really is a hidden gem.
This review of White Lightning (1973) was written by Tom D on 22 Jul 2007.
White Lightning has generally received positive reviews.
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