W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975, Film, 91 min, Comedy, English, United States, MoviePedia score 63
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.
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.
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Cast
- Burt Reynolds as W.W. Bright
- Art Carney as Deacon
- 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
- Furry Lewis as Uncle Furry
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