A town's Sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse.
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| Burt Reynolds | ... | Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd | |
| Dolly Parton | ... | Mona Stangley | |
| Dom DeLuise | ... | Melvin | |
| Charles Durning | ... | Governor | |
| Jim Nabors | ... | Deputy Fred | |
| Robert Mandan | ... | Senator Wingwood | |
| Lois Nettleton | ... | Dulcie Mae | |
| Theresa Merritt | ... | Jewel | |
| Noah Beery Jr. | ... | Edsel (as Noah Beery) | |
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Raleigh Bond | ... | Mayor |
| Barry Corbin | ... | C.J. | |
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Ken Magee | ... | Mansel |
| Mary Jo Catlett | ... | Rita | |
| Mary Louise Wilson | ... | Modene | |
| Howard K. Smith | ... | Howard K. Smith | |
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Founded in 1910 just outside of the city limits of Gilbert located in Lanville County, Texas, the Chicken Ranch has for generations been known as the best little whorehouse in Texas for its wholesome fun, strict moral code, and cleanliness, all perpetuated by its original owner, Miss Wulla Jean. Seven years ago, Miss Wulla Jean died, leaving the Chicken Ranch to her favorite working girl, Miss Mona Stangley, who wants to keep the same traditions of Miss Wulla Jean. The Chicken Ranch has always had the unofficial blessing of the local authorities, who see the ranch providing an important community service, one which most in local authority have used at one time or another in their lives. In fact, Miss Mona and Lanville County Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd have been in a relationship for years, Ed Earl, who is Miss Mona's protector, albeit one with a hot temper and good ol' boy attitude that doesn't exactly match the needs of his law upholding position. That blessing may change when television ... Written by Huggo
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With Burt and Dolly this much fun just couldn't be legal!Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 July 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$11,874,268, 25 July 1982, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$69,701,637Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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When Sheriff Dodd punches Melvin P. Thorpe and sends him sliding across the floor, Thorpe slides across a design in the floor and stops with his head and shoulders outside the design. The following aerial shot shows him with his head centered perfectly in the middle of the design. See more »Alternate Versions
In the original theatrical release and on the soundtrack, near the end of "Twenty Fans," a customer sings, "I'm comin'! I'm comin'! I wanna thank you--I wanna thank you, Jesus!" On later network and even premium channel cable broadcasts, this is replaced by a chorus of voices singing, "Hallelujah!" See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Normally I hate musical,but this one is fun and there is a story into it.Thank you Biostud you are absolutely right when you say that dolly sings I will always love you much better than the screaming queen,Witney. This film is great entertainment.