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Sheriff J.C. Connors, portrayed by Ned Beatty in "White Lightning," is a determined law enforcement officer tasked with apprehending moonshiners in rural Georgia. Connors' relentless pursuit of the protagonist, moonshiner Gator McKlusky, drives the film's central conflict. Beatty's portrayal of Connors balances authority and empathy, adding depth to the character and the film's exploration of the complexities of moonshining and the law.