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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979): Cast

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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Ed Begley Jr. as Moss Tillis, Dennis Quaid and Don Johnson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Joel Schumacher
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill About?

The premise of Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill without spoilers.

A variety of people are drawn together through their participation in an amateur talent contest in a country roadhouse.

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • wardrobe malfunction
  • white panties
  • embarrassment
  • hands covering breasts
  • country western music
  • bar
  • talent show
  • cigarette smoking
  • cigar smoking
  • cowboy hat
  • ford mustang
  • pool table
+8 more
  • microphone
  • guitar
  • stand up comedy
  • cow
  • drinking beer
  • jean jacket
  • bartender
  • waitress
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Cast & crew

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill Cast & Characters

Ed Begley Jr. leads the cast as Moss Tillis, with Dennis Quaid as Roy and Don Johnson as Cowboy. Directed by Joel Schumacher; 35 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

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From the director

More from Joel Schumacher

More films directed by Joel Schumacher, best-rated first: Falling Down, The Lost Boys, The Client and A Time to Kill.

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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill?

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill released?

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill was released on January 8, 1979.

Who directed Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill?

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill was directed by Joel Schumacher.

More films by Joel Schumacher

Who is in the cast of Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill?

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill stars Ed Begley Jr. as Moss Tillis, Dennis Quaid as Roy and Don Johnson as Cowboy, among 35 credited actors.

Does Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill have a post-credit scene?

No. Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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