W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975)
Overview
W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas stations owned by a corrupt businessman. When he hijacks a car, he meets an aspiring country band, the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie. The two sides eventually take a liking to one another, especially after the Dancekings realize the size of Bright's thefts. Trailed by religious zealot cop Deacon Gore, Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.5 |
Directed By
John G. Avildsen
Crew
Dave Grusin
Richard Halsey
James Crabe
Stanley S. Canter
Robbe Roberts
Paul Stanhope Jr.
James L. Berkey
Tom Ellingwood
Marlene D. Williams
Lawrence G. Paull
John G. Avildsen
Thomas Rickman
Steve Shagan
Hal Needham
Milt Rice
Denny Arnold
James M. Halty
Don J. Bassman
Ric Rondell
Jerry Grandey
Robert Schultz
Bud Alper
John Ashby
William Davidson
Jerry Whittington
TOP CAST
Burt Reynolds
W.W. Bright
Conny Van Dyke
Dixie
Jerry Reed
Wayne
Ned Beatty
Country Bull
James Hampton
Junior
Don Williams
Leroy
Rick Hurst
Butterball
Mel Tillis
Good Ole Boy #2
Furry Lewis
Uncle Furry
Sherman G. Lloyd
Elton Bird
Mort Marshall
Hester Tate
Bill McCutcheon
Good Ole Boy #1
Peg Murray
Della
Sherry Mathis
June Ann
Roni Stoneman Hemrick
Ticket Lady
Charles S. Lamb
Dude
Nancy Andrews
Rosie
Tootsie
Self
Shirlee Strother
Secretary #1
Virginia Chew
Elton Bird's Secretary
Stanley Greene
Chauffeur Powell
Frank Moore
June Ann's Boss
Fred Stuthman
Sourface
Cathy Baker
Dixiebelle #1
Heidi Hepler
Dixiebelle #2
Polly Holliday
Mrs. Cozzens
Lorene Mann
Dolorosa Sister #1
Rita M. Figlio
Dolorosa Sister #2
Sudie Callaway
Dolorosa Sister #3
Mickey Salter
Elvis #1
Hal Needham
Trooper Carson
Gil Rogers
Street Preacher
Gil Gilliam
Boy with Radio
Art Carney
Deacon
Norman Grabowski
Redneck (uncredited)
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