W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas stations owned by a corrupt businessman. When he hijacks a car, he meets an aspiring country band, the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie. The two sides eventually take a liking to one another, especially after the Dancekings realize the size of Bright's thefts. Trailed by religious zealot cop Deacon Gore, Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.
Burt Reynolds
as W.W. Bright
Conny Van Dyke
as Dixie
Jerry Reed
as Wayne
Ned Beatty
as Country Bull
James Hampton
as Junior
Don Williams
as Leroy
Rick Hurst
as Butterball
Mel Tillis
as Good Ole Boy #2
Furry Lewis
as Uncle Furry
Sherman G. Lloyd
as Elton Bird
Mort Marshall
as Hester Tate
Bill McCutcheon
as Good Ole Boy #1
