W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975): Cast & Plot
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings is a 1975 music drama directed by John G. Avildsen, starring Burt Reynolds as W.W. Bright, Conny Van Dyke and Art Carney. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings About?
The premise of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1957, W.W. Bright roams the South in a ’55 Oldsmobile, robbing gas stations and banks owned by a corrupt mogul. After hijacking a car he meets the aspiring country group the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie. Bright helps the band chase fame, and the crews bond as they learn the size of his heists, while deputy Deacon Gore pursues him.
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings Cast & Characters
Burt Reynolds leads the cast as W.W. Bright, with Conny Van Dyke as Dixie and Art Carney as Deacon. Directed by John G. Avildsen; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director John G. Avildsen
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Burt Reynolds as W.W. Bright - Conny Van Dyke as Dixie
- Art Carney as Deacon
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Jerry Reed as Wayne
Also Starring in W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
· 31 more- Ned Beatty Country Bull
- Gil Gilliam Boy with Radio
- Hal Needham Trooper Carson
- James Hampton Junior
- Frank Moore June Ann's Boss
- Norman Grabowski Redneck (uncredited)
- Rick Hurst Butterball
- Fred Stuthman Sourface
- Polly Holliday Mrs. Cozzens
- Bill McCutcheon Good Ole Boy #1
- Mort Marshall Hester Tate
- Don Williams Leroy
- Stanley Greene Chauffeur Powell
- Gil Rogers Street Preacher
- Nancy Andrews Rosie
- Furry Lewis Uncle Furry
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- Mel Tillis Good Ole Boy #2
- Peg Murray Della
- Tootsie Themselves
- Virginia Chew Elton Bird's Secretary
- Sherman G. Lloyd Elton Bird
- Sherry Mathis June Ann
- Charles S. Lamb Dude
- Roni Stoneman Hemrick Ticket Lady
- Shirlee Strother Secretary #1
- Heidi Hepler Dixiebelle #2
- Cathy Baker Dixiebelle #1
- Lorene Mann Dolorosa Sister #1
- Rita M. Figlio Dolorosa Sister #2
- Sudie Callaway Dolorosa Sister #3
- Mickey Salter Elvis #1
More from John G. Avildsen
More films directed by John G. Avildsen, best-rated first: Rocky, The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid Part II and Lean on Me.
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings Plot Summary
What happens in W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1957, Burt Reynolds plays W.W. Bright, an easygoing crook who robs only Southland Oil System (SOS) gas stations. He meets the Dixie Dancekings, a country music band; Conny Van Dyke, their singer, lends him an alibi as he claims to be in the music business and ends up promoting the group. The band’s guitarist, Wayne, Jerry Reed—the sharp-eyed leader—does not trust him at first, but the rest of the troupe places their faith in him, hoping his street savvy can turn their fortunes around.
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The whole story of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings, scene by scene
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Cars in W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
18 cars on screen, including the 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 and the 1955 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1957 Chevrolet Two-Ten Minor role
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings Also Known As
Also known as “Un uomo da buttare”.
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- Un uomo da buttare
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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings, each answered in a sentence.
How long is W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings released?
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings was released on May 21, 1975.
Who directed W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings was directed by John G. Avildsen.
More films by John G. Avildsen Who is in the cast of W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings?
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings stars Burt Reynolds as W.W. Bright, Conny Van Dyke as Dixie and Art Carney as Deacon, among 35 credited actors.
Does W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings have a post-credit scene?
No. W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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