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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
“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.”
6.0 / 10• 1975• 1h 31m•NR• English
ComedyDramaMusic
Storyline
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 & Crew
Burt Reynolds
W.W. Bright
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John G. Avildsen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
