Burt Reynolds,
Dolly Parton,
Dom DeLuise,
Charles Durning,
Jim Nabors
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In this filmization of the hit Broadway musical, a popular brothel is threatened with a shutdown by Texas authorities. Burt Reynolds plays the Sheriff, while Dolly Parton portrays the Chicken Ranch ma... read more
DVD Release Date: January 7, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (688)
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May 27, 2008Despite being around 7 years old when I first watched this film (and not completely understanding all of it's contents) I watched this film over and over and fell in love with the costumes (how naive? ha ha).
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July 7, 2007A rousing good time at a Texas Whorehouse with silly country-flavored songs which I found catchy. There's plenty of antics going on, but nothing nude is shown. Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton have some fun chemistry. He can't sing too well, but she belts out some good tunes. Dom D... read more
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April 14, 2009dolly partons rack and wardrobe were the only thing i rmember from this film
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July 9, 2011Colin Higgins, Parton, Reyonlds, DeLuise and other 80s icons team up in this outrageous comedy set in a house of ill repute based on a then popular news story. Parton plays the madame of the house and ironically Reynolds plays the sheriff.(He was most recently the Bandit). It's r... read more
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May 7, 2011Loved this movie. If you like Dolly Parton you can not go wrong with her movies. Great movie, great music, and great cast. A Must See...
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February 18, 2011I don't give a damn if folks occasionally want their asses tickled with feathers. I'd kinda like to think that's what heaven is all about... ~Mayor
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December 20, 2010Musical numbers. Dolly sings I'll Always Love You. Burt is the sheriff who loves her. Charles Durning does a song and dance. Racy in its day.
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September 4, 2009This movie is quite a bit of entertainment, wrapped in a bit of romance. I think it is well worth watching. Sometimes the old movies are the best.
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September 21, 2008The movie that introduced me to the one and only Dolly Parton! I love this movie so much to this day! Like the movie promo says "With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just can't be legal" Very funny, very moving also.
Critic Reviews
February 19, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
October 24, 2003
Gerry Shamray, Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Not really the best.
March 8, 2008
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
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June 10, 2006
Boyd van Hoeij, european-films.net
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June 15, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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March 28, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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February 25, 2004
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal
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