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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

PG

1975

1 hr. 31 min.

Musical

Comedy

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28%

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W.W. Bright (Burt Reynolds) 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 (Conny Van Dyke). 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 (Art Carney), Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.

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Scotty D

Simple little 70s movie with familiar 70s actors. I will revisit it again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/26/23

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"That combination of horse manure and sincerity like you got made a lot of rich people in this town." Boy, does that quote sum up this film. Overall a charming G-rated caper film- redneck robinhood pals around with a bland band (that sports Jerry Reed!) that uses WW's bullshitting to their benefit. This movie made me laugh out loud a handful of times- one was definitely not meant to be as funny as I found it. The only thing this movie lacked was some character development of anybody who wasn't WW and also just a bit more energy. I would have loved to see the band play more and see their dynamic in general.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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good period piece road pic

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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John G. Avildsen

Director

Burt Reynolds

W.W. Bright

Art Carney

Deacon

Conny Van Dyke

Dixie

Jerry Reed

Wayne

Ned Beatty

Country Bull

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Load a case of beer in a pick-up truck and see W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings at your local drive-in!

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings conveys an unmistakable affection for its title characters, milieu and period that is as unexpected as it is refreshing in this branch of semi-computerised cinema.

Nov 10, 2021

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Ruth Batchelor

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The humor which keeps the incredibility of W.W. going is missing when Burt himself isn't around.

Dec 4, 2019

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Richard T. Jameson

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... it may be time to put in a word or two in behalf of this very easy-to-take summertime divertissement.

Mar 14, 2015

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Synopsis

W.W. Bright (Burt Reynolds) 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 (Conny Van Dyke). 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 (Art Carney), Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.

Director: John G. Avildsen
Executive Producer: Steve Shagan
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English