The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas(1982)
With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Synopsis
When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) is a comedy film directed by Colin Higgins, released on July 23, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise and Charles Durning. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 186 ratings.
- Director:
- Colin Higgins
- Writers:
- Colin Higgins, Larry L. King, Larry L. King
- Producers:
- Robert L. Boyett, Edward K. Milkis, Thomas L. Miller
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Patrick Williams
- Production:
- Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions
- Budget:
- $27,500,000
- Revenue:
- $69,702,172
- Status:
- Released
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) Trailer
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
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Dolly Parton
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Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton Sing “Sneakin' Around”
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Dolly Parton Sings "A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place"
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dolly Parton
as Mona Stangley
Burt Reynolds
as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Dom DeLuise
as Melvin P. Thorpe
Charles Durning
as Governor of Texas
Jim Nabors
as Deputy Fred
Robert Mandan
as Senator Wingwood
Lois Nettleton
as Dulcie Mae
Theresa Merritt
as Jewel
Noah Beery Jr.
as Edsel
Raleigh Bond
as Mayor
Barry Corbin
as C.J.
Ken Magee
as Mansel
Key crew
Directed by Colin Higgins, written by Colin Higgins, Larry L. King and Larry L. King, produced by Robert L. Boyett, Edward K. Milkis and Thomas L. Miller.
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 186 ratings.
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas online?
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
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The main cast of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) includes Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning and Jim Nabors. The film was directed by Colin Higgins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas released?
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released on July 23, 1982 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas worth watching?
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 186 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
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