W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

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.

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Key crew

• Dave GrusinOriginal Music Composer
• John G. AvildsenDirector
• Thomas RickmanWriter

Cast

• Burt ReynoldsW.W. Bright
• Conny Van DykeDixie
• Jerry ReedWayne
• Ned BeattyCountry Bull
• James HamptonJunior
• Don WilliamsLeroy
• Rick HurstButterball
• Mel TillisGood Ole Boy #2
• Furry LewisUncle Furry
• Sherman G. LloydElton Bird
• Mort MarshallHester Tate
• Bill McCutcheonGood Ole Boy #1

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