

Moonshine County Express
The three surviving daughters of a murdered moonshiner band together with a racecar driver to run high-test shine behind the corpulent backs of the local crime syndicate.
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Plot Summary
A Vietnam War veteran returns home to find his family's moonshine business threatened by the corrupt local sheriff and his gang. He must fight to protect his family and their livelihood. The story escalates into a violent confrontation as he takes on the oppressive forces. It is a tale of loyalty, survival, and standing up against injustice in a lawless rural setting.
Critical Reception
Moonshine County Express is a gritty, action-packed exploitation film that garnered moderate attention for its raw depiction of rural crime and its car chases. While not a critical darling, it found a niche audience appreciating its straightforward, violent narrative and performances. Critical reviews often noted its adherence to genre conventions and its energetic, albeit low-budget, action sequences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic car chases and action sequences.
- Noted for its straightforward and violent plot.
- Seen as a typical but effective example of the exploitation genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available tend to highlight the film's action and its unpretentious, rough-around-the-edges entertainment value, fitting the exploitation film mold.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its extensive use of car chases and stunts, which were a significant draw for audiences of the grindhouse and drive-in circuit during the late 1970s.
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