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The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

PG19811h 52mRonald F. Maxwell
IMDb 5.9 · Metacritic 54

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"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.

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What is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) 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 stars in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia stars Kristy McNichol (Amanda Child), Dennis Quaid (Travis Child), Mark Hamill (Conrad), Don Stroud (Seth Ames), Sunny Johnson (Melody). The film was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.

How long is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia worth watching?

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. Fans of Drama, Music, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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