

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975-05-21 · 91 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- John G. Avildsen
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox, Triangle Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Burt ReynoldsW.W. Bright
Conny Van DykeDixie
Jerry ReedWayne
Ned BeattyCountry Bull
James HamptonJunior
Don WilliamsLeroy
Rick HurstButterball
Mel TillisGood Ole Boy #2
Bill McCutcheonGood Ole Boy #1Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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