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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

Comedy, Drama, Music

1h 31m

May 21, 1975 (50 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

W.W. Bright

Birthday: February 11, 1936

39 September 6, 2018 (82)
Conny Van Dyke

Conny Van Dyke

Dixie

Birthday: September 28, 1945

29 November 11, 2023 (78)
Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed

Wayne

Birthday: March 20, 1937

38 September 1, 2008 (71)
Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Country Bull

Birthday: July 6, 1937

37 June 13, 2021 (83)
James Hampton

James Hampton

Junior

Birthday: July 9, 1936

38 April 7, 2021 (84)
Don Williams

Don Williams

Leroy

Birthday: May 27, 1939

35 September 8, 2017 (78)
Rick Hurst

Rick Hurst

Butterball

Birthday: January 1, 1946

29 June 26, 2025 (79)
Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis

Good Ole Boy #2

Birthday: August 8, 1932

42 November 17, 2017 (85)
Furry Lewis

Furry Lewis

Uncle Furry

Birthday: -

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Sherman G. Lloyd

Sherman G. Lloyd

Elton Bird

Birthday: -

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