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I Saw the Light

I Saw the Light

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I Saw the Light

"The story of Hank Williams"

2016

2h 3m

6.2(221 votes)

Music

Drama

Overview

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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Bron Studios

RatPac Entertainment

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston

Hank Williams

Elizabeth Olsen

Elizabeth Olsen

Audrey Mae Williams

Wayne Péré

Wayne Péré

Toby Marshall

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

James Dolan

Wrenn Schmidt

Wrenn Schmidt

Bobbie Jett

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Fred Rose

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Dore Schary

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones

Lillie Williams

James DuMont

James DuMont

WB Nowlin

Joe Chrest

Joe Chrest

Oscar Davis

Creative team

Directed by: Marc Abraham
Written by: Marc Abraham
Produced by: Aaron L. Gilbert
Marc Abraham

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