

I Saw the Light
2016-02-05 · 123 min · ★ 6.2
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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Production details
- 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 HiddlestonHank Williams
Elizabeth OlsenAudrey Mae Williams
Wayne PéréToby Marshall
David KrumholtzJames Dolan
Wrenn SchmidtBobbie Jett
Bradley WhitfordFred Rose
Josh PaisDore Schary
Cherry JonesLillie Williams
James DuMontWB Nowlin
Joe ChrestOscar Davis
Charlie TalbertCliff Rogers
Maddie HassonBillie Jean
Cory HartBack Pain Doctor
Caroline HebertEllie
Justin LebrunConcert attendant
Casey BondJerry Rivers
Joshua BradySammy Pruett
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