The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!”
1982•R•1h 54m•6.3•Released
Comedy
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.
Director
Colin Higgins
Writer
Larry L. King, Peter Masterson, Colin Higgins
Budget
$28M
Revenue
$70M
Languages
English
Studio
Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions
Cast
Dolly Parton
Mona Stangley
Burt Reynolds
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Dom DeLuise
Melvin P. Thorpe
Charles Durning
Governor of Texas
Jim Nabors
Deputy Fred
Robert Mandan
Senator Wingwood
Lois Nettleton
Dulcie Mae
Theresa Merritt
Jewel
Noah Beery Jr.
Edsel
Raleigh Bond
Mayor
Barry Corbin
C.J.
Ken Magee
Mansel
Mary Jo Catlett
Rita
Mary Louise Wilson
Modene
Howard K. Smith
Howard K. Smith
Production
Company
Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions
Producer
Robert L. Boyett
Producer
Edward K. Milkis
Producer
Thomas L. Miller
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