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The Moonshine War

The Moonshine War

The 18th amendment prohibited drinking. It didn't say a word about killing, double-crossing or blowing things up.

19705.51h 40mPG

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Quine
Written by Elmore Leonard
Produced by Martin Ransohoff
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Top Cast

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

Frank Long

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Dr. Emmett Taulbee

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

John W. (Son) Martin

Melodie Johnson

Melodie Johnson

Lizann Simpson

Will Geer

Will Geer

Mr. Baylor

Joe Williams

Joe Williams

Aaron

Susanne Zenor

Susanne Zenor

Miley Mitchell

Lee Hazlewood

Lee Hazlewood

Dual Metters

Max Showalter

Max Showalter

Mr. Worthman

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Arley Stamper

Themes & Keywords

federal agentmoonshine

About The Moonshine War

The Moonshine War is a comedy, crime film released in 1970 exploring themes of federal agent, moonshine. Directed by Richard Quine, it stars Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, Alan Alda. 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.

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