Directed by Joseph Sargent • 1973 • United States
Starring Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty
Gator McKlusky (Burt Reynolds) is a moonshine runner who wages war against corrupt police officials in this two-fisted action extravaganza full of rousing car chases, bone-crunching brawls, and memorable performances by an all-star cast, including Ned Beatty, Diane Ladd, and Bo Hopkins. Gator is serving time in an Arkansas prison when he learns that a ruthless and corrupt sheriff (Beatty) has framed and killed his baby brother. Swearing vengeance, Gator agrees to go undercover to expose the dirty sheriff.
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