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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

★ 6.1R114 minDirector: Colin Higgins

1982 film by Colin Higgins

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a 1982 American musical comedy film based on the 1978 stage musical by Larry L. King, Peter Masterson, and Carol Hall. Directed by Colin Higgins from a screenplay he co-wrote with Masterson and King, the film stars Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Jim Nabors, Charles Durning and Dom DeLuise.

Despite mixed reviews, Durning was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Texas governor. The film was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Parton for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas about?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) — 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,
Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.