The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981): Cast & Ratings
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is a 1981 music drama directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, starring Dennis Quaid, Kristy McNichol and Mark Hamill. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Ronald F. Maxwell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia About?
The premise of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic country singer's life takes a dramatic turn when his younger sister is unexpectedly thrust into the role of guardian. As she navigates this new responsibility, she finds herself drawn into a complicated and forbidden romance with a local state trooper, leading to a tangled web of secrets and consequences in the heart of the South.
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- hixploitation
- death of brother
- dream
- bar fight
- pickup truck
- state trooper
- memphis tennessee
- country western music
- bar owner
- on the road
- love triangle
- brother sister relationship
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- country music
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Cast
Dennis Quaid leads the cast, with Kristy McNichol and Mark Hamill. Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ronald F. Maxwell
Also Starring in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
· 6 moreMore from Ronald F. Maxwell
More films directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, best-rated first: Little Darlings, Gods and Generals, Copperhead and Gettysburg.
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia 54 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Plot Summary
What happens in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the dusty trail weaves before them, a young singer and his enterprising sister-manager set off on a journey to Nashville, the heart of country music, fueled by the dream of stardom. However, this adventure is marred by the harsh truth that only one of them has the potential spark crucial for a sustainable career. Travis Child (Dennis Quaid), a country singer who once soared to fame with a hit single, now finds himself in the shadows of obscurity. He is accompanied by his savvy and passionate sister, Amanda (Kristy McNichol), whose aspirations are repeatedly dashed by Travis’s lack of ambition and his penchant for indulgence—whether it’s reveling in good times, bad company, or succumbing to the alluring comforts of whiskey.
Full summary
The whole story of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, scene by scene
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Box Office
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia grossed $14.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
- US & Canada
- $14.9M
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.
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What is the main profession of Travis Child in the film?
Cars in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
1 car on screen: the 1949 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100.
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1949 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100 Main role
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Amanda läßt die Puppen tanzen” and “乐韵柔情”.
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- Amanda läßt die Puppen tanzen
- 乐韵柔情
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The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia released?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was released on June 5, 1981.
Who directed The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
More films by Ronald F. Maxwell Who is in the cast of The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia stars Dennis Quaid, Kristy McNichol and Mark Hamill, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia make at the box office?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia grossed $14.9 million worldwide.
How is The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia rated?
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia has 54 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia have a post-credit scene?
No. The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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