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Release Date:
May 21, 1975
Original Title:
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Music
Production Companies:
20th Century Fox
Triangle Productions
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 91
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.
Art Direction:
Lawrence G. Paull
Assistant Director:
Ric Rondell
Director:
John G. Avildsen
Director of Photography:
James Crabe
Editor:
Richard Halsey
Robbe Roberts
Executive Producer:
Steve Shagan
Hairdresser:
Marlene D. Williams
Makeup Artist:
Paul Stanhope Jr.
Tom Ellingwood
Original Music Composer:
Dave Grusin
Producer:
Stanley S. Canter
Production Sound Mixer:
Bud Alper
Property Master:
Robert Schultz
Second Assistant Director:
Jerry Grandey
Set Decoration:
James L. Berkey
Sound Effects Editor:
Jerry Whittington
Sound Re-Recording Mixer:
Don J. Bassman
Special Effects:
Milt Rice
Stunt Coordinator:
Hal Needham
Stunts:
Denny Arnold
James M. Halty
John Ashby
Unit Production Manager:
William Davidson
Writer:
Thomas Rickman
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