I Saw the Light Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 29, 2016

I Saw the Light

Release Date: Friday, March 25, 2016 Limited

Chronicles William's meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life.

Director: Marc Abraham

Starring: Tom Hiddleston • Elizabeth Olsen • Maddie Hasson • Wrenn Schmidt • David Krumholtz

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life.

Biography Drama Music

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Who stars in I Saw the Light – Cast List

Tom Hiddleston
... Hank Williams

Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame
Elizabeth Olsen
Avengers: Endgame, Eternity
M
Maddie Hasson
... Billie Jean

Bone Lake, Elevation
W
Wrenn Schmidt
... Bobbie Jett

Nuremberg, Xeno
D
David Krumholtz
... James Dolan

Supergirl, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
J
James DuMont
... WB Nowlin

Catch Hell, Roe v. Wade
J
Josh Pais
... Dore Schary

Joker, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Who is making I Saw the Light – Crew List

A look at I Saw the Light behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Marc Abraham last helmed Flash of Genius. The film's writer Marc Abraham last penned Untitled Hank Williams Project.

Director: Marc Abraham
Screenwriter: Marc Abraham
Producers: Anastasia Brown
Eric Geadelmann
Eric Newman
Brett Ratner

Studios: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Company: RatPac Entertainment

Production – What we know about the I Saw the Light

Key Facts

Notable director of photography Dante Spinotti was the cinematographer for the film.
Filmmakers have cooperation with the Hank Williams estate that gives the production use of his recordings.
Film about country western legend, Hank Williams.
Based on the book "Hank Williams: The Biography" by Colin Escott.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2015

Completed

Changed I Saw the Light movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now filming in Louisiana.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some language and brief sexuality/nudity
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

I Saw the Light Trailers and Clips

I Saw the Light

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I Saw the Light Release Date: When was the film released?

I Saw the Light was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 25 , 2016. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and Baskin. As a limited release, I Saw the Light was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.