W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975)
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.
Cast
- Burt Reynolds - W.W. Bright
- 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
- Furry Lewis - Uncle Furry
- Sherman G. Lloyd - Elton Bird
Screenplay
Themes
Country Music and the Road to Nashville, Underdog Triumphs, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
country music, pursuit, triumph
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings about?
- 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.
- Who directed W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
- W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings was directed by John G. Avildsen.
- Who stars in W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
- W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings stars Burt Reynolds, Conny Van Dyke, Jerry Reed, Ned Beatty, James Hampton, Don Williams.
- How long is W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
- W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
- W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings produced?
- W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
- The themes of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings include: Country Music and the Road to Nashville, Underdog Triumphs, Stories of Hope and Redemption.