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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, Music, Comedy
Votes18
DirectorRonald F. Maxwell
WritersBob Bonney
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
About The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their dreams of Nashville stardom-as long as she can keep her brother out of trouble with the ladies and the law-in this drama "inspired by," but not really connected to, the hit '70s ballad.
Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia leans on a strong ensemble — Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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