The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
You're never too young to learn the score.
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.
Director: Ronald F. Maxwell
Genre: Drama, Music, Comedy
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: June 5, 1981
Cast
- Kristy McNichol - Amanda Child
- Dennis Quaid - Travis Child
- Mark Hamill - Conrad
- Don Stroud - Seth Ames
- Sunny Johnson - Melody
- Arlen Dean Snyder - Andy
- Barry Corbin - Wimbish
- Lulu McNichol - Boogie Woogie
- Royce Clark - Luther
- Elijah Perry - L.C.
Screenplay
Music: David Shire
Cinematography: Bill Butler
Editing: Anne Goursaud
Production: Viacom Enterprises, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Keywords
roadhouse, revenge
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
- Who stars in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia stars Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill, Don Stroud, Sunny Johnson, Arlen Dean Snyder.
- How long is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is a Drama, Music, Comedy film.
- How much did The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia gross?
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia produced?
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was produced in United States of America.