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Moonshine County Express

  • 1977
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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Susan Howard, Claudia Jennings, and John Saxon in Moonshine County Express (1977)
When a hillbilly moonshiner is murdered by a powerful competitor, his tough three daughters discover a stash of prohibition whiskey and start undercutting their father's killer's business, with help from a local race car driver.
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When a hillbilly moonshiner is murdered by a powerful competitor, his tough three daughters discover a stash of prohibition whiskey and start undercutting their father's killer's business, w... Read allWhen a hillbilly moonshiner is murdered by a powerful competitor, his tough three daughters discover a stash of prohibition whiskey and start undercutting their father's killer's business, with help from a local race car driver.When a hillbilly moonshiner is murdered by a powerful competitor, his tough three daughters discover a stash of prohibition whiskey and start undercutting their father's killer's business, with help from a local race car driver.

  • Director
    • Gus Trikonis
  • Writers
    • Hugh Smith
    • Daniel Ansley
  • Stars
    • John Saxon
    • Susan Howard
    • William Conrad
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    441
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gus Trikonis
    • Writers
      • Hugh Smith
      • Daniel Ansley
    • Stars
      • John Saxon
      • Susan Howard
      • William Conrad
    • 16User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • J.B. Johnson
    Susan Howard
    Susan Howard
    • Dot Hammer
    William Conrad
    William Conrad
    • Jack Starkey
    Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward
    • Sweetwater
    Claudia Jennings
    Claudia Jennings
    • Betty Hammer
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Hagen
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Uncle Bill
    Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick
    • Sissy Hammer
    Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi
    • Sheriff Larkin
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Scoggins
    Bruce Kimball
    Bruce Kimball
    • Harley
    Candice Rialson
    Candice Rialson
    • Mayella
    E.J. André
    E.J. André
    • Lawyer Green
    • (as E.J. Andre)
    Fred Foresman
    • Pap Hammer
    Dick Esterly
    • Hackberry
    Tom Heaton
    Tom Heaton
    • Tiny
    Rick Langston
    • Gabe
    Bill Luckey
    • Hood
    • (as William Luckey)
    • Director
      • Gus Trikonis
    • Writers
      • Hugh Smith
      • Daniel Ansley
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    • Trivia
      Reunions a'plenty among this film's cast. Susan Howard (Dot Hammer) and Albert Salmi (Sheriff Larkin) co-starred in the 1974-76 series Petrocelli (1974), and John Saxon (J.B. Johnson) guest starred in the episode Mark of Cain (1975). Veteran character actor Morgan Woodward had previously appeared in an episode of the 1971-76 William Conrad (Starkey) series Cannon (1971), and in two episodes of Petrocelli (1974). After his appearance here, Woodward was soon reunited with John Saxon and Jeff Corey (Preacher) in Battle Beyond the Stars (1980), and soon thereafter joined the cast of Dallas (1978), which reunited him with Susan Howard. Finally, a very Brady reunion: The younger Hammer sisters Claudia Jennings (Betty) and Maureen McCormick (Sissy) had earlier appeared together in Adios, Johnny Bravo (1973).
    • Goofs
      When J.B. swerves to avoid a semi truck in the final chase scene, the shed he crashes through can be seen already wrecked in a previous shot.
    • Quotes

      Tiny: [notices J.B.'s car coming down the road] I see a car.

      Jack Starkey: What color is it?

      Tiny: It's red.

      Jack Starkey: [aggravated] Damn it, can't they do anything right?

    User reviews16

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    7/10
    Suprisingly charming exploitation movie
    First applaudable feature of this movie is the feminist undertones. With no less than three strong leading ladies, accompanied by John Saxon, they are by no means passive character, as often seen in movies from that era; the female protagonists are here portrayed with such dignity and respect.

    This movie was quite a surprise overall. It has some fairly good acting. It is part comedy, part action, part drama, doing it all quite well. A strangely endearing and charming Roger Corman production.
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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shine
    • Filming locations
      • Grass Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Majestic
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    • Budget
      • $700,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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