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Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions presents

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

directed by Colin Higgins

“With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!”

19821h 54mRComedy

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Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions presents

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

directed by Colin Higgins

“With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!”

19821h 54mRComedy

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§ Synopsis

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.

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governor crusader brothel texas musical based on play or musical conservative prostitution tv reporter madame busty cat house small town sheriff censorship secret relationship clash of cultures corrupt governor

§ Crew

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Director

Screenplay

Peter Masterson

Cinematography

William A. Fraker

Music

Patrick Williams

§ Cast

8 of 40

Dolly Parton

as Mona Stangley

Burt Reynolds

as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd

as Melvin P. Thorpe

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

as Governor of Texas

Jim Nabors

Robert Mandan

as Senator Wingwood

Lois Nettleton

Theresa Merritt

Theresa Merritt

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