When fresh-out-of-jail con artist Bobby Gator McKlusky is approached by Federal agent Irving to dish the dirt on his one-time associate and local crime boss Bama McCall, he at first refuses. But when he witnesses Bama's corruption and dirty dealing first-hand, he reconciles to bring the villain down.

In this sequel to White Lightning, Burt Reynolds not only reprises his role as Gator he also directs this witty and action-packed follow-up.