The Georgia Peaches 1980
"The Peach Sisters. They're mixed up with moonshine and money ... with cops and robbers ... in the funniest caper since the South had smokies!"
In this 1980 action-comedy gem, *The Georgia Peaches* follows two Southern sisters—one running the family auto shop, the other chasing country-music dreams—who get tangled up in a wild scheme when their stock-car racer friend drags them into moonshine smuggling.
Director: Daniel Haller
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Georgia Peaches (1980) about?
This Southern-set action-comedy follows two sisters and their stock-car racing friend, who accidentally get roped into undercover work to take down a criminal empire. Their mission? Navigate bootleggers, corrupt cops, and their own knack for getting into trouble.
Who directed The Georgia Peaches?
The film was directed by Daniel Haller, known for his work in TV movies and genre films of the era.
Who stars in The Georgia Peaches?
The cast features Tanya Tucker, Terri Nunn, and Dirk Benedict, with standout performances from Lane Smith and Sally Kirkland.
Is The Georgia Peaches (1980) worth watching?
As a 1980s TV movie with a runtime under two hours, it's a breezy, nostalgic pick for fans of light action-comedies. While not a critical darling, its Southern charm and ensemble cast make it a fun, if flawed, time capsule of its era.
How long is The Georgia Peaches?
The Georgia Peaches runs for 100 minutes.
About The Georgia Peaches (1980) — Sisters, smugglers, and a wild Southern caper
In this 1980 action-comedy gem, *The Georgia Peaches* follows two Southern sisters—one running the family auto shop, the other chasing country-music dreams—who get tangled up in a wild scheme when their stock-car racer friend drags them into moonshine smuggling. When a trio of misfits are mistaken for undercover government agents, they're thrust into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with bootleggers, corrupt cops, and a criminal mastermind. Directed by Daniel Haller, this TV movie delivers a breezy, Southern-fried blend of slapstick humor and light crime capers, where small-town charm collides with big-city chaos.
The film's laid-back yet spirited atmosphere is fueled by Tanya Tucker's down-home charisma and Terri Nunn's fresh-faced ambition, while Dirk Benedict brings swagger as their racing buddy caught between smuggling and undercover work. With stock cars, moonshine deals, and a plot thick with mistaken identities, *The Georgia Peaches (1980)* is a feel-good throwback to 70s TV movies, packed with Southern grit and screwball energy.