W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
movie
Back in 1957, sweet-talking W.W. lived in a '55 Olds, loved bubble gum, Errol Flynn, country music, fried chicken, robbing filling stations, and a girl named Dixie. Not necessarily in that order.
Released May 21, 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.
Cast
Burt Reynolds
as
W.W. Bright
Conny Van Dyke
as
Dixie
Jerry Reed
as
Wayne
Ned Beatty
as
Country Bull
James Hampton
as
Junior
Don Williams
as
Leroy
Rick Hurst
as
Butterball
Mel Tillis
as
Good Ole Boy #2
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Furry Lewis
as
Uncle Furry
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Sherman G. Lloyd
as
Elton Bird
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Mort Marshall
as
Hester Tate
Bill McCutcheon
as
Good Ole Boy #1
Crew
Dave Grusin
as
Original Music Composer
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Richard Halsey
as
Editor
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James Crabe
as
Director of Photography
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Stanley S. Canter
as
Producer
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Robbe Roberts
as
Editor
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Paul Stanhope Jr.
as
Makeup Artist
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James L. Berkey
as
Set Decoration
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Tom Ellingwood
as
Makeup Artist
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Marlene D. Williams
as
Hairdresser
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Lawrence G. Paull
as
Art Direction
John G. Avildsen
as
Director
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Thomas Rickman
as
Writer