The Moonshine War
"The 18th amendment prohibited drinking. It didn't say a word about killing, double-crossing or blowing things up."
Originally released in 1970. The Moonshine War is a comedy/crime film. directed by Richard Quine.
Starring Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, and Alan Alda
Synopsis
A federal agent attempts to make some real money before the alcohol ban is lifted so he sets his sights on the whiskey cache of an old army buddy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patrick McGoohan
as Frank Long
Richard Widmark
as Dr. Emmett Taulbee
Alan Alda
as John W. (Son) Martin
Melodie Johnson
as Lizann Simpson
Will Geer
as Mr. Baylor
Joe Williams
as Aaron
Susanne Zenor
as Miley Mitchell
Lee Hazlewood
as Dual Metters
Max Showalter
as Mr. Worthman
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Arley Stamper
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Filmways Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Moonshine War about?
A federal agent attempts to make some real money before the alcohol ban is lifted so he sets his sights on the whiskey cache of an old army buddy.
Who directed The Moonshine War?
The Moonshine War was directed by Richard Quine.
How long is The Moonshine War?
The Moonshine War has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Moonshine War released?
The Moonshine War was released on June 30, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Moonshine War?
The main cast of The Moonshine War includes Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, Alan Alda, Melodie Johnson, Will Geer.