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W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.0 / 100
1975·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 31m

W.W. AND THE DIXIE DANCEKINGS

“Back in 1957, sweet-talking W.W. lived in a '55 Olds, loved bubble gum, Errol Flynn, country music, fried chicken, robbing filling stations, and a girl named Dixie. Not necessarily in that order.”

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.

Above the Line
John G. Avildsen·DirectorThomas Rickman·WriterJames Crabe·Director of PhotographyDave Grusin·Original Music ComposerRichard Halsey·Editor
Cast
Burt Reynolds·W.W. BrightConny Van Dyke·DixieJerry Reed·WayneNed Beatty·Country BullJames Hampton·JuniorDon Williams·LeroyRick Hurst·ButterballMel Tillis·Good Ole Boy #2Furry Lewis·Uncle FurrySherman G. Lloyd·Elton Bird
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 3
John G. Avildsen·DirectorRic Rondell·Assistant DirectorJerry Grandey·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Thomas Rickman·Writer
Camera· 1
James Crabe·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Richard Halsey·EditorRobbe Roberts·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Dave Grusin·Original Music ComposerDon J. Bassman·Sound Re-Recording MixerBud Alper·Production Sound MixerJerry Whittington·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 5
Lawrence G. Paull·Art DirectionPaul Stanhope Jr.·Makeup ArtistJames L. Berkey·Set DecorationTom Ellingwood·Makeup ArtistRobert Schultz·Property Master
Production· 3
Stanley S. Canter·ProducerSteve Shagan·Executive ProducerWilliam Davidson·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 6
Marlene D. Williams·HairdresserHal Needham·Stunt CoordinatorMilt Rice·Special EffectsDenny Arnold·StuntsJames M. Halty·StuntsJohn Ashby·Stunts
By the Numbers
64.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large illustration of a man in a red shirt and tan pants, smiling and standing with his hands on his hips. Behind him, a giant pair of blu”

comedyadventurecountry music
Key Elements
GunMoneyGuitarString InstrumentYellow CarBlack Car
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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