The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) — An aspiring country singer and his feisty younger sister/manager struggle to reach their…
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Kristy McNichol as Amanda Child
- Dennis Quaid as Travis Child
- Mark Hamill as Conrad
- Don Stroud as Seth Ames
- Sunny Johnson as Melody
- Arlen Dean Snyder as Andy
- Barry Corbin as Wimbish
- Lulu McNichol as Boogie Woogie
- Royce Clark as Luther
- Elijah Perry as L.C.
- Jerry Campbell as Odie
- Maxwell Morrow as Bully #1
- Bill Gribble as Bully #2
- Lonnie R. Smith Jr. as Bully #3
- Elaine Falone as Verna
Why Watch The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The Vibe: The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and music and comedy movie from 1981. Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, and starring Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.7/10, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with music elements, The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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