The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Based On “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”

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.

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Release date:

July 23, 1982

Director:

Colin Higgins

Cast:

Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning, Jim Nabors

Genre:

Comedy, Musical

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1982 in adaptations