Comedy ·Drama ·Music · United States of America · 1975 · 1h 31m

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings poster
Director
John G. Avildsen
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
Crew
James Crabe — Director of Photography Richard Halsey — Editor Robbe Roberts — Editor Dave Grusin — Original Music Composer Thomas Rickman — Writer Stanley S. Canter — Producer
Tagline

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.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
country musicpursuittriumph
Key Collaborators
John G. Avildsen Director James Crabe Director of Photography Richard Halsey Editor Robbe Roberts Editor Dave Grusin Original Music Composer Thomas Rickman Writer Stanley S. Canter Producer
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