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I Saw the Light
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I Saw the Light

2016-02-05 · 123 min · ★ 6.2

Music · Drama

Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.

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Directors
Marc Abraham
Production companies
Bron Studios, RatPac Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,646,788

Top Cast

Tom HiddlestonTom HiddlestonHank Williams
Elizabeth OlsenElizabeth OlsenAudrey Mae Williams
Wayne PéréWayne PéréToby Marshall
David KrumholtzDavid KrumholtzJames Dolan
Wrenn SchmidtWrenn SchmidtBobbie Jett
Bradley WhitfordBradley WhitfordFred Rose
Josh PaisJosh PaisDore Schary
Cherry JonesCherry JonesLillie Williams
James DuMontJames DuMontWB Nowlin
Joe ChrestJoe ChrestOscar Davis
Charlie TalbertCharlie TalbertCliff Rogers
Maddie HassonMaddie HassonBillie Jean
Candice HarrisonRoadhouse Patron
Cory HartCory HartBack Pain Doctor
NM GarciaRyman Auditorium / Cow Coliseum Gal
Caroline HebertCaroline HebertEllie
Justin LebrunJustin LebrunConcert attendant
Casey BondCasey BondJerry Rivers
Joshua BradyJoshua BradySammy Pruett
Elliott GreyElliott GreyBanker

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