Movie
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
Released: May 21, 1975 (1975)
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Mel Tillis as Good Ole Boy #2
Age at release: 42
- Burt Reynolds as W.W. Bright
Age at release: 39
- Jerry Reed as Wayne
Age at release: 38
- James Hampton as Junior
Age at release: 38
- Ned Beatty as Country Bull
Age at release: 37
- Don Williams as Leroy
Age at release: 35
- Conny Van Dyke as Dixie
Age at release: 29
- Rick Hurst as Butterball
Age at release: 29
- Furry Lewis as Uncle Furry
Age at release: Unknown
- Sherman G. Lloyd as Elton Bird
Age at release: Unknown
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- Stanley Greene as Chauffeur Powell
Age at release: 60
- Mort Marshall as Hester Tate
Age at release: 56
- Fred Stuthman as Sourface
Age at release: 55
- Bill McCutcheon as Good Ole Boy #1
Age at release: 50
- Nancy Andrews as Rosie
Age at release: 50
- Polly Holliday as Mrs. Cozzens
Age at release: 37
- Frank Moore as June Ann's Boss
Age at release: 29
- Peg Murray as Della
Age at release: Unknown
- Sherry Mathis as June Ann
Age at release: Unknown
- Roni Stoneman Hemrick as Ticket Lady
Age at release: Unknown
- Charles S. Lamb as Dude
Age at release: Unknown
- Tootsie as Self
Age at release: Unknown
- Shirlee Strother as Secretary #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Virginia Chew as Elton Bird's Secretary
Age at release: Unknown
- Cathy Baker as Dixiebelle #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Heidi Hepler as Dixiebelle #2
Age at release: Unknown
- Lorene Mann as Dolorosa Sister #1
Age at release: Unknown
- Rita M. Figlio as Dolorosa Sister #2
Age at release: Unknown
- Sudie Callaway as Dolorosa Sister #3
Age at release: Unknown
- Mickey Salter as Elvis #1
Age at release: Unknown